Vashon Island man arrested on ten federal charges related to human trafficking
According to the media release, Ruiz-Hernandez used force, threats of force, and physical violence to force an adult to work for him.4 years ago
Locals and tourists visit the UW for blooming cherry blossoms
Cherry blossoms or sakura’s have yet again lined the Quad at The University of Washington. It draws locals and tourists to come out and see the blooms!4 years ago
‘I’m worried for my kids education’: Olympia School District making major budget cuts
The Olympia School District joins with several districts across the state, forced to make budget cuts for the upcoming school year.4 years ago
King County Sheriff’s Office says it won’t be staffing Lake Washington schools with SROs next year
The King County Sheriff’s Office says that it has been told by the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) that the department will no longer be staffing school resource officers (SROs) for the 2023-2024 school year.4 years ago
Tacoma police respond to fatal shooting of teen at apartment complex
Tacoma police are responding to a fatal shooting at an apartment complex on Wednesday, according to the Tacoma Police Department.4 years ago
Board members vote to close Duvall school despite outcry from parents
"You have the power. You have the choice. We voted for you. Please vote for us. Vote to save Eagle Rock,” parent Caroline Corcoran said.4 years ago
‘We must do more:’ Washington struggles with rising homelessness, new data shows
Washington state ranks second in the country for most unhoused people per capita, according to new data from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.4 years ago
Cyclist makes, posts ‘do not block’ bike lane signs on Capitol Hill
A Seattle bike commuter fed up with people parking in bike lanes on Capitol Hill took matters into his own hands.4 years ago
Jesse Jones: Small business owner surprised at half a million charge from Google
Melissa Mitchell works for a company that helps integrate homes with smart devices, and part of her gig is creating online ads.4 years ago
Man with cartful of stolen goods walks out of Lacey Target store to find officer outside
A man is in jail after he was found with a stolen car containing stolen merchandise over the weekend, according to Lacey Police.4 years ago
Memorial Garden next to Lake City Bus Stop 4 years after shooting spree
The tragic shooting spree that killed two men in 2019 still weighs heavy on the minds of many in the Lake City neighborhood in Seattle.4 years ago
Hundreds participate in Seattle Big Climb to raise money for blood cancer research
Since it started in 1987, the Seattle Big Climb has raised over $26 million in funding for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.4 years ago
‘They don’t care about our safety:’ Kentucky Amazon workers fly to Seattle to protest
Kentucky Amazon workers determined to unionize flew into Seattle for a protest outside The Spheres in South Lake Union.4 years ago
Community honors fallen Everett police officer Dan Rocha one year after line-of-duty death
Online tributes continue to pour in on the one-year anniversary after the death of Everett police officer Dan Rocha.4 years ago
Aurora borealis captured in night skies across Washington
Although the aurora was hidden behind clouds, parts of the region were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the display.4 years ago
Report says antisemitic incidents at all-time high in Washington
The ADL said someone posted a message calling for the killing of Jews during an online Holocaust remembrance service at a Tacoma synagogue.4 years ago
Two Puyallup nurses save man’s life after finding him lifeless, hanging out of car
Two Puyallup nurses are credited with helping save a man’s life, after hey found him halfway out of his car4 years ago
Space Needle joining other national landmarks in going dark Saturday for climate change awareness
The Space Needle is joining 190 other countries’ and territories’ national landmarks in going dark on Saturday, March 25.4 years ago
March snow? It’s in the forecast for some places
Though it’s not a first for Western Washington, snow is in the forecast for parts of the lowlands as we head toward the end of March.4 years ago
Construction to soon begin on new Bellevue fire station
The first new fire station in 29 years will soon become a reality in Bellevue, a groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday.4 years ago
Preparations underway for NCAA women’s basketball tournament at Climate Pledge Arena
March Madness is coming to Seattle, and Climate Pledge Arena is decked out in blue, orange and black as it prepares for the NCAA women’s basketball tournament.4 years ago
Seattle Humane reports surge in pet surrenders due to rising costs amidst inflation
Seattle Humane is seeing more people in the area surrendering their pets due to rising costs.4 years ago
Mt. Rainier National Park struggles to find affordable housing for seasonal employees
Mt. Rainier National Park is struggling to find housing for an estimated 200 seasonal employees set to work there this summer.4 years ago
