14 Washington Drive-In Burger Joints That Locals Say Should Never Close
I’ve always believed that the true heart of a town can be found in its local diners, especially the ones that serve up a classic burger with a side of nostalgia. For years, I’ve been on a mission to discover those hidden gems, the places where the fries are always crispy and the milkshakes are thick enough to stand a...
Man seriously injured in machete attack in Seattle
A 53-year-old man is recovering after being seriously injured in a machete attack during a confrontation with his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend Sunday night in Seattle.
Man arrested after reportedly siphoning gas in Lacey
The Lacey Police Department (LPD) says a man was arrested after he was allegedly seen siphoning gas from rental trucks on Saturday night.
‘Good boy’ Gambit: K9 aids arrest after reckless-driving stop in Kent
A K9 unit aided in the arrest of a suspect after he led police on a foot chase in Kent. According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), troopers were attempting to chase down the suspect on 1st Avenue S. after pulling him over for reckless driving. The suspect initially sped off before abandoning the car and fleeing...
City of Milton installs traffic enforcement cameras
MILTON, Wash. — The City of Milton has begun using automated traffic enforcement cameras in an effort to reduce speeding and traffic light violations along Milton Way. Six cameras have been placed in the park and school zones on Milton Way, as well as at the intersection of 28th Avenue and Milton Way.
2 murders in 3 hours: Tacoma street sees back-to-back fatal shootings
Two separate shootings in Tacoma were reported less than three hours apart from each other last Friday, with each incident occurring a few blocks away from the other.
Man found near Rainier Road died from a self-inflicted wound, coroner says
A 23-year-old man found dead near Rainier Road the morning of Oct. 5 died from a self-inflicted wound, the Thurston County Coroner said Tuesday. The Olympian typically does not report on such incidents unless they happen in a public area. About 10:40 a.m. that Sunday, an off-duty Thurston County Sheriff’s deputy...
Potentially explosive device brought to Kent PD station disabled by bomb squad
A backpack with a suspected explosive device was disabled at the Kent Police station, causing immediate evacuations at the station and nearby businesses.
Seattle’s Downtown has Changed. Perhaps Forever. Time to Reconsider a Major Public Asset
In the last 50 years, Seattle has become one of America’s leading regional business centers. This included new bank towers in the 1980s, the emergence of a “Financial District” in the 1980s, the expansion of Starbucks and Fred Hutchison in the 1990s, Paul Allen and Bill Gates’ new campuses in the 2000s, and Amazon’s...
Seattle voters weigh business tax overhaul
Seattle voters will soon decide whether to hike taxes on some of the cities' largest businesses, while lowering what many smaller businesses pay. Why it matters: If voters approve Proposition 2 on the Nov. 4 ballot, it will raise an estimated $81 million per year in additional tax revenue for the city — a crucial...
