Starbucks will close multiple locations in Washington, 369 workers to be laid off
SEATTLE — Starbucks has announced the closure of several locations across Washington state, resulting in the permanent layoff of 369 employees. The layoffs are set to begin on Dec. 5, 2025, according to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) database. The company filed the notice on Oct. 3, 2025.
19-year-old in Kitsap County accused of DUI and driving with a suspended license
Deputies said that the 19-year-old driver had an open container, a stolen handgun and was driving on a suspended license when he was pulled over.
Seattle mayor claims 70% of city’s homeless come from outside Seattle
During a mayoral debate, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell stated that roughly 70% of the homeless population in Seattle did not originate from the region. “We have to also remember that homelessness in this country has gone up 18%. We have nearly a million people in this country. Homelessness in the state has gone up....
Longstanding Walmart store to close, impacting hundreds of employees
Walmart will shutter one of its longstanding stores in Federal Way, Washington, at the end of this month, affecting approximately 250 employees. According to an employment notice filed with the state, the store is slated to officially close on Oct. 31. Located at 1900 S. 314th St., the store offers...
Pedestrian killed by train in Kent early Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 7
A pedestrian was killed in a collision with a train early Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 7 in Kent. “Puget Sound Fire and Kent PD are on location of a fatality train/pedestrian accident in the area of 1st Avenue South and East Willis Street,” according to a X post at about 12:18 p.m. by Puget Sound Fire.
Washington Man Allegedly Rammed Family’s Van With Children Inside In Road Rage Incident
A Washington man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly ramming his SUV into a familys van with two children inside in a road rage incident, causing the vehicle to catch fire on Saturday evening. The Seattle Police Department said officers responded shortly after 5:30 p.m. Saturday to a reported collision...
Deadly train-pedestrian crash in Kent blocks multiple railroad crossings for investigation
KENT, Wash. — Several railroad crossings are currently blocked in Kent after a deadly train-pedestrian crash on Tuesday, Kent police said. The crash scene is near 1st Avenue South and E Willis Street (SR 516), according to Puget Sound Fire, who, along with Kent police, are responding to the crash.
Woman walking service dog robbed at gunpoint in Seattle’s Central District, police say
The victim told police the man then held a gun to her head and said she could keep the dog but needed to empty her pockets.
King County Metro seeks major safety investment after driver’s fatal stabbing
SEATTLE — King County Metro is pushing for more than $115 million in safety investments over the next two years as transit union leaders demand action following the fatal stabbing of a bus operator late last year. Transit union officials appeared before the King County Council on Monday to...
Man accused of impersonating officer arrested in Pierce County, WA’s Key Peninsula
KEY PENINSULA, Wash. - The Pierce County Sheriff's Office says dashcam video shows the moment a Key Peninsula deputy pulled over a driver for impersonating a law enforcement officer. "He had noticed this vehicle in a parking lot with some blue flashing lights," said Pierce County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Carly...
