Woman facing vehicular homicide charges for pedestrian crash in Parkland, WA
PARKLAND, Wash. - Prosecutors in Pierce County have now announced a 39-year-old woman will face vehicular homicide charges for a deadly Fourth of July crash. Just before 7 p.m. on July 4, a pedestrian in Parkland, Washington was hit and killed on the sidewalk by someone driving under the influence.
WA AG Brown leads 16 states in DOE mental health funding cuts lawsuit
SEATTLE - Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is leading 16 states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education. The lawsuit was filed against the DOE for allegedly illegally cutting funding for mental health programs in K-12 schools. The backstory:. After the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, TX, that...
Seattle man arrested after allegedly threatening neighbor over fireworks with pistol
He denied threatening anyone with a firearm but admitted telling the victim, “fireworks are not worth your life.”
Downtown Kent to host free Cajun and Creole Fest on Saturday, Aug. 16
The sounds, sights, flavors and soul of the South are returning to downtown Kent as the Kent Downtown Partnership hosts its lively Cajun & Creole Fest on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 2 to 7 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will feature live Zydeco and blues music, regional cuisine, and cultural...
Seattle woman celebrates 107th birthday with music, Bingo and a positive outlook
Facciuto credits her long life to staying active and having strong friendships.
U.S. Coast Guard sailing ship to visit Seattle, open to the public
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Barque Eagle will be visiting Seattle and open for public tours on July 9 and 10, according to a release from the Coast Guard.
3 Washington Cities Among The ‘Most Stressed’ Cities In The U.S.
Another Evergreen State locale was named among the "least stressed" in the country.
‘Belltown Hellcat’ driver sentenced to 30 days in jail for reckless driving
Miles Hudson, the man better known for his vehicle, the “Belltown Hellcat,” has been sentenced to about a month in jail for reckless driving.
Gee Scott: ‘You’re a jerk’ if you set off fireworks after the Fourth of...
Fireworks tend to go rogue during the Fourth of July holiday, with holiday-themed pyrotechnics continuing throughout the night for days on end—a common frustration for those who want to put the holiday behind them, like KIRO host Gee Scott. “I’m not trying to be funny by this, but I’m...
Play ball – for a price. New athletics fee coming to Tacoma Public Schools
Want to play sports at a Tacoma public school in the 2025-26 school year? Get ready to pay. Tension has risen among teachers, support staff and the district’s administration in recent months as Tacoma Public Schools continues to grapple with its budget deficit. The News Tribune’s Isha Trivedi reported in May that the...
