Pierce County 13-year-old suspected of planning mass shooting released from jail
The 13-year-old boy who was arrested in Pierce County for potentially planning a mass shooting was released from jail Tuesday into the custody of his family. On Sept. 29, the 13-year-old’s defense requested a detention review between his hearings, which a judge granted. The teen was released on electronic home...
Legislation Aims to Safeguard Parental Rights Initiatives in Washington
When signature gathering turns into a scene of threats and intimidation, it raises serious questions about our right to speak up. Here’s the latest from the frontlines.
The tree in Vashon Island, Washington, that embraced an old bike by growing over...
This is an interesting story associated with Vashon Island, Washington. There are at least two variations to the story. One appears to be true, and the other sounds more like a legend. There's really a bicycle in a tree.
Bremerton family forced to leave subsidized housing, faces homelessness
BREMERTON, Wash. — Brittinaè Pangelinan thought she had finally found stability. After years of searching and more than a year on a waitlist, she and her three children moved into a Section 8 apartment in Bremerton this summer. Thirty-nine days later, everything fell apart. "There was a big...
Burien Police deputies arrest suspect in domestic violence case
Burien Police Department deputies arrested a suspect in a domestic violence incident Thursday morning, Oct. 9, 2025, after responding to a call around 10 a.m., according to the department. Police said that deputies arrived at an apartment where both individuals were still present. The investigation determined one...
5 suspects arrested in connection with retail theft operation in West Seattle
Five suspects accused of shoplifting in Westwood Village were arrested after an organized retail theft operation, according to the Seattle Police Department.
Medical examiner identifies Kent man, 44, lying on railroad tracks
The King County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man hit by a train while lying on the tracks in Kent but ruled his cause and manner of death as “pending.”. Daniel Adam Gomez-Perez, 44, died on the railroad tracks Oct. 7 near East Willis Street and First Avenue South, according to the Oct. 9 report by the...
Sound Transit weighs property-tax hike to ease $30 billion shortfall
SEATTLE — Sound Transit is considering a 1% property-tax increase next year as the regional transit agency works to close a projected $22 to $30 billion funding gap and keep long-delayed light-rail projects on schedule. The proposal, discussed Thursday during a public hearing of the agency’s finance and audit...
Nearly 1,000 Starbucks workers in Seattle, Kent to be laid off
SEATTLE - Starbucks is laying off nearly 1,000 workers in Seattle and Kent, according to the Washington State Employment Security Department. The company announced 974 workers will be affected by layoffs starting December 5, 2025. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) was submitted to state officials...
Auburn mayor releases statement following South Hill Rapist Kevin Coe’s relocation to her community
AUBURN, Wash. -- The mayor of Auburn says she is not happy that notorious Spokane rapist Kevin Coe has relocated to her community.

















