Seattle cracks down on late-night pickleball after noise complaints
Seattle Parks and Recreation has reduced pickleball court hours at Laurelhurst, Mount Baker, and Gilman Playground due to noise complaints from neighbors, now operating from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The decision was based on complaints and potential violations of city noise ordinances, with pickleball sounds at Green Lake...
Pedestrian killed in Kent collision with vehicle identified
A 34-year-old Renton man, struck and killed by a vehicle in Kent while crossing SE 208th Street just after midnight Sept. 16, has been identified as Shane M. O’Flynn. O’Flynn died of multiple blunt force injuries in the accident, according to the Sept. 18 King County Medical Examiner’s Office report.
Pedestrian struck and killed in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood
A pedestrian was struck and killed Friday morning in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood. The collision happened just before 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Beacon Avenue South and South Portland Street, according to Seattle police. Investigators said an Enterprise rental box truck was traveling south on Beacon...
This All-You-Can-Eat Buffet In Washington Is So Good, Locals Call It A Northwest Tradition
Tucked away in Renton, Washington, Feast Buffet has become more than just a place to grab dinner. Families drive from hours away to experience what many consider the ultimate buffet adventure in the Pacific Northwest. With its massive selection and unbeatable variety, this restaurant has earned its reputation as a...
Some Washington patients denied medical records as state complaints nearly double
SEATTLE — Washington state patients are facing mounting barriers to accessing their own medical records, as complaints to the state's Department of Health have nearly doubled since 2020. Some patients are waiting months or even years for documents they're legally entitled to receive within three weeks, the KING 5...
Seattle Strengthens Bonds with Tribal Nations, Mayor Harrell Commits $9M for Housing and Healthcare...
The City of Seattle held its biennial Tribal Nations Summit, bringing together Tribal leaders, City officials, and community partners. The Office of the Mayor said the meeting focused on strengthening partnerships and planning for the future. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced more than $9 million in the proposed...
Judge revises Shawn Kemp sentence, adds one day jail time for Tacoma Mall shooting
A judge on Friday revised the sentence for former Seattle SuperSonics star Shawn Kemp, adding one day of confinement — with credit for time served — in connection with a 2023 shooting outside Tacoma Mall.
Person struck, killed by train near Thurston, Pierce county line Thursday
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office and the Coroner are investigating after a man was struck and killed by a train on Durgin Road Southeast near the Thurston and Pierce county border Thursday evening. Sheriff Derek Sanders said first responders arrived at around 6:30 p.m. to the incident. He said a 911 call came in...
Man sentenced for accidentally shooting friend after drinking
A Kent man who had been drinking alcohol when he accidentally shot his friend while playing with a gun has received an almost 11-year sentence. On Sept. 12, King County Superior Court Judge Kristin Ballinger sentenced Eddie Contreras, 29, of Kent, to 129 months in prison — a little under 11 years — for first-degree...
How much of Tacoma’s homeless population comes from outside the city?
The percentage of Tacoma’s homeless population that reports coming from outside the city grew from 2024 to this year, according to data from Pierce County’s annual survey of people living unhoused. Pierce County’s annual Point-In-Time Count survey attempts to quantify the number of folks living in shelters, in...
