Convicted murderer found armed and sleeping in hotel lobby, Seattle police say
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) says officers arrested a 38-year-old man with previous felony convictions, including 2nd degree murder, in downtown Seattle on November 13.
Tacoma council greenlights tax hike for emergency services. Here’s how much
The Tacoma City Council voted to increase by 2.6% a property tax that funds emergency medical services. The council’s action at its Nov. 12 meeting is part of an annual action it takes to update the city’s property tax levies, as required by state law. Voters first approved a levy lid lift for emergency medical...
Lots of evidence, little action by regulators investigating drug treatment scheme
SEATTLE — An Enumclaw mother has filed a lawsuit following her son's overdose death at a now-closed substance abuse treatment facility, raising broader questions about why state regulators haven't taken stronger action against those involved despite having substantial evidence of wrongdoing. Judy Russo, who operates...
Pierce County Deputies Arrest Man for Aggravated Assault on Officer at Former Homeless Encampment...
An encounter between Pierce County deputies and a man living in a tent culminated in the man's arrest on multiple charges, including aggravated assault on a police officer. The incident occurred on November 4th when deputies, performing a routine check on an area recently cleared of a homeless encampment, found a man...
Lacey community mourns the loss of two teen brothers to gun violence
The search is ongoing for the person responsible for the shooting deaths of two Lacey brothers, 16-year-old Alexander Borgen and 17-year-old Deven Borgen.
Interbay Starbucks location closes as what could be the ‘largest, longest’ Starbucks strike reaches...
A Starbucks located on Elliott Avenue in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood has been shuttered as most of the unionized store’s employees rally during a nationwide strike. The strike began last Thursday on Starbucks’ “Red Cup Day” — one of the coffee chain’s busiest days of the year. Starbucks Workers United, the union...
Auburn man charged after deadly punch at White River Amphitheatre awaits extradition
AUBURN, Wash. — King County prosecutors say it's unclear when an Auburn man accused of fatally punching another man at a concert over the summer will return to Washington state to face a judge. Devin Brice McCurdy, of Auburn, was arrested in Alabama last week and was slated to...
Kent espresso stand robbery suspect tracked by Flock cameras, found hiding in Auburn apartment
Police established a perimeter around the unit, concerned the situation could turn into a hostage standoff since the suspect had been seen armed earlier.
Seattle’s socialist mayor may be ‘less constrained’ than Mamdani, Washington Post warns
The Washington Post editorial board suggested Sunday that Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson may be less restrained than New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Ex-prosecutor who quit DOJ in protest set to lead Seattle City Attorney office
Erika Evans will begin her term as elected city attorney of Seattle on Jan. 1.
