Thurston officials warn of layoffs, backlogs and delays if budget cuts are required
Proposed spending cuts will significantly hinder public services provided by Thurston County, officials warned the Board of County Commissioners this week. The board heard budget cut proposals Wednesday from elected officials and department heads during an all-day meeting at The Atrium, the county’s administrative...
Spike gets a ticket, reveals something interesting about Sound Transit
In one of the most Seattle stories you’ll hear this week, Spike O’Neill got “ticketed” on the Sound Transit Light Rail, but not in the way you might expect. During a segment on “The Jake and Spike Show” on KIRO Newsradio, Spike revealed that he received a fare evasion warning after failing to tap his ORCA card during...
‘Historic sighting’ of J Pod south of the Tacoma Narrows
The J Pod orcas were spotted far south in Puget Sound this early in the chinook salmon runs, which stunned local orca experts.
Pioneer Square businesses mixed on mayor’s $40 million ask for street outreach team
SEATTLE — Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced a proposal for the 2026 budget that would double the staffing for the city's mental health and addiction response team, who also do outreach on the street for homeless individuals. The Community Assisted Response and Engagement, or "CARE" Department, was created by...
Renton Woman sentenced in theft operation targeting Lululemon stores
A Renton woman was sentenced after pleading guilty to her role in an organized theft operation that targeted Lululemon stores.
Man to be sentenced for brutal Point Defiance Park stabbing, parkgoers prioritize safety
TACOMA, Wash. — The man found guilty in a random, brutal stabbing attack in Tacoma’s Point Defiance Park last year will be sentenced this Friday. Nicholas Matthew was found guilty of first-degree attempted murder in August. Victoria Nizzoli, who was repeatedly stabbed, miraculously fought off Matthew and managed to...
Coast Guard cleans up oil spill after tugboat sinks in Bremerton
Crews are working to contain a diesel and oil spill in Puget Sound after a tugboat sank at the Bremerton Marina Thursday. The U.S. Coast Guard and Washington State Department of Ecology arrived at the scene quickly, laying containment booms while deploying cleanup crews. By Friday, skimmers, absorbent pads, and...
‘That’s crazy’: WA State Fair costs a family of 4 $300 on average
If you’re planning a trip to the Washington State Fair this year, you’ll need to bring more than just your appetite; you’ll need a well-stocked wallet. On a recent episode of “The Gee & Ursula Show” on KIRO Newsradio, the hosts highlighted just how expensive a trip to the fair has become, warning listeners to be...
Homeless man accused or raping, kidnapping young girl released in Seattle
A homeless man who was arrested last weekend for allegedly kidnapping and raping a 5-year-old girl in a city homeless encampment in Seattle, Washington, was released on Wednesday night. According to The Post Millennial, 46-year-old Viensavanh Boutdavong was arrested by Seattle Police Department officials on Saturday...
Some D4vd concert dates canceled as police investigate death of 15-year-old girl found in...
Online ticket portals for upcoming d4vd shows in San Fransico and Los Angeles, including Saturday night at The Greek Theatre, list the events as canceled.
