Mysterious Smoke Smell Sends Seattle Fire Crews Racing To 1st Ave
A strange smoke smell inside a 1st Avenue apartment building had Seattle Fire crews sweeping through the halls on Saturday, as firefighters hunted for any sign of an active fire in the 2900 block. Firefighters Sweep 1st Avenue Building After Odor Report. According to the Seattle Fire Department on X,...
This Hits Home: News that impacts Washington families
Being a parent is nonstop hard work, making it challenging to stay on top of news that impacts families in Washington state. This Hits Home is your weekly hit of news, commentary, and, occasionally, opinion. Want to have a say in the news that impacts your kids or family? Look for the ‘Take action’ prompts. Here’s...
PNW-dedicated furniture chain closing all locations, going-out-of-business sale underway
A small furniture chain in the Pacific Northwest is closing its doors after nearly 40 years. Kasala Modern Home Furnishings is shutting down all three of its locations — Bellevue, Seattle, and Tukwila — after the owners announced they are retiring from the furniture business, according to The Puget Sound Business...
Suspect follows victim off bus, stabs him at Burien Transit Center Saturday night
A man was stabbed Saturday night, Feb. 7 at the Burien Transit Center, and the suspect fled on foot, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office. The King County 911 center received a call at about 10:18 p.m. reporting a possible stabbing at the transit center in Burien (map below), the Sheriff’s Office said. Metro...
Gee: WA families still feeling the pinch as national gas prices fall
Washington drivers are still paying some of the highest gas prices in the country, even as the national average fell 21 cents per gallon to $3.10 in 2025. During “The Gee & Ursula Show” on KIRO Newsradio, KIRO host Gee Scott blamed the state’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA), which requires fuel suppliers to purchase...
Bill Gates quietly lists Medina, WA, estate for $4.8M
Bill Gates has quietly put a slice of his Medina, Washington, holdings on the market, listing a waterfront-adjacent home for $4.8 million just steps from his primary compound. The move offers a rare glimpse into how one of the world’s most closely watched billionaires manages real estate around a property that has...
Flipped-car crash on Beach Drive
Katy February 7, 2026 (11:51 pm) This is the 3rd accident in this stretch of road in just as many months! At least 5 neighbors cars have been totaled. Time for more speed tables!. North Admiral Cyclist February 8, 2026 (5:27 am) All these crashes along Beach Dr. Must be...
National archives to be shown in 8 cities, including Seattle, for America’s 250th birthday
SEATTLE — Eight cities across the United States will be part of the National Archives “Freedom Plane National Tour” to celebrate the country's 250th birthday, and Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) will be the final stop on the tour. “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity...
Soaked Seattle Saturday, Sloppy Commute, Choppy Seas Ahead
Seattle woke up on Saturday, February 7, 2026 to mild, damp air and a wet commute. Morning temperatures are in the mid 40s, about 45°F, and rain is spreading inland. Expect steady rain through the day with a high near 52°F and pockets of heavier downpours during the midday commute. Bring an umbrella and plan on...
Kids, Technology & Social Media – PTSA Meeting Guest Speaker – Feb. 9 @...
Join the virtual Eckstein PTSA Meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7 pm. Kids, Technology & Social Media: What middle school parents need to know about phones, group chats, social media and now AI-powered learning platforms. Today’s kids are growing up in a digital world most of us never...
