Five Below Makes Pacific Northwest Debut with 8 New Stores
Philadelphia — Five Below, Inc. plans to bring its one-of-a-kind shopping experience to the Pacific Northwest for the first time. This November, the extreme value retailer will open seven new stores across Washington and one in Oregon. The new store locations in the Pacific Northwest region include:. • Sunrise...
Driver plunges 80 feet from highway, killing 18-year-old passenger, WA cops say
CLARIFICATION: Police identified the 18-year-old as a “male teen” in a news release. They clarified his age to McClatchy News in an Oct. 20 email. The updated story is below. A 16-year-old driver plunged 80 feet from a highway exit ramp, killing an 18-year-old passenger and injuring two others, Washington police...
Road rage turns violent in SeaTac neighborhood after man shot
One man was shot Friday night during a road rage incident in the City of SeaTac, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO). KOMO reported deputies arrived around 6:46 p.m. after hearing about gunshots near the 16800 block of 34th Avenue South. Once officers from SeaTac, Burien, and the King County...
‘Terribly over budget’: Claudia Balducci reaffirms need for Sound Transit despite budget woes
As Sound Transit prepares to open several light rail stations across King County, the candidate for King County Executive, Claudia Balducci, stated the next phase in the city’s plans is “terribly over budget.”. Despite the financial concerns, Balducci noted that Sound Transit remains a valuable transportation option...
Seattle Police Arrest 11 in Food Stamp Fraud Scheme Targeting Homeless and Drug-Addicted in...
The Seattle Police Department has cracked down on a network of individuals accused of manipulating the food stamp system by preying on the homeless and drug-addicted populations in the Chinatown-International District, as chronicled in a recent SPD Blotter report. This fraudulent scheme, which has led to the arrest...
Nearly 90,000 join Seattle’s ‘No Kings’ march
SEATTLE — The Seattle Police Department estimated the No Kings march stretched more than a mile long Saturday. Organizers with Seattle Indivisible reported preliminary counts of nearly 90,000 people taking part. The demonstration began beneath the Space Needle and poured into downtown streets, part of what organizers...
Two suspects arrested during early morning South Seattle garage burglary
Two suspects were arrested after attempting to leave the scene of a burglary on Monday, according to the Seattle Police Department.
Seattle Teens Arrested Following High-Speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle Linked to Armed Robbery
Two 17-year-old boys were taken into custody on Sunday in Seattle after a failed attempt to evade police resulted in a car crash. The vehicle involved was reported stolen during an armed robbery earlier the same day, according to SPD Blotter. The initial incident was reported on Oct. 12, when...
Teen dies after car falls 80 feet off Seattle overpass
SEATTLE — A teen died from his injuries after a car he was in fell about 80 feet from a Seattle overpass late Saturday night. Three other people were in the vehicle when it fell, all of whom were taken to Harborview Medical Center with serious or critical injuries.
Dua Lipa’s “Radical Optimism” Tour Finds Its Peak in Seattle with a Surprise Appearance...
SEATTLE, WA – A palpable buzz filled the Climate Pledge Arena last night, as thousands of fans eagerly awaited the arrival of pop superstar Dua Lipa on her “Radical Optimism” tour. The promise of a high-energy, dance-fueled evening was already in the air, but what transpired was a show that not only delivered on its...
