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New state legislation fights catalytic converter theft
Published 1:55pm Monday, April 8, 2024
Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on March 26 adding new regulations to the purchase and sale of catalytic converters — and the metals used ... Read more
Kirkland officer steps down following investigation into bikini barista incident
Published 10:09pm Friday, April 5, 2024
A Kirkland police officer accused of exhibiting odd behavior toward bikini barista employees while using a city-owned vehicle has resigned following an ... Read more
Q&A with the new King County Library System executive director
Published 12:56pm Monday, April 1, 2024
“It’s really about providing that space to reimagine who you are,” said Heidi Daniel.
Read moreNew state law gives green light to more traffic cameras
Published 11:16am Thursday, March 28, 2024
The move comes as roadway deaths in the state have hit historic highs.
Read moreBlack Press Media concludes transition of ownership
Published 3:50pm Monday, March 25, 2024
Black Press Media, which operates Sound Publishing, completed its sale Monday (March 25), following the formerly announced corporate restructuring.
Read moreKing County fish culvert plan falls short in project prioritization
Published 9:30am Wednesday, March 13, 2024
KC Auditor says that the county is doing lower priority projects first, putting higher ones at risk.
Read moreCarjackers caught after pursuit | KC Crime Dive
Published 11:05am Sunday, March 10, 2024
In this episode: Kent Police arrested two men for investigation of robbery after a reported carjacking early Feb. 26 on the West Hill and a ... Read more
Cigarette leads to arrest of murder suspects | KC Crime Dive
Published 11:05am Saturday, March 9, 2024
In this episode: A discarded cigarette found by detectives outside the Kent Valley Motel helped lead to the arrest of a Seattle man and woman ... Read more
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center releases report case outcomes
Published 1:45pm Friday, March 8, 2024
Report reveals outcomes for 408 sexual assault victims in 2021 backlogged court cases.
Read moreDouble murder charges for white supremacists | KC Crime Dive podcast
Published 11:05am Thursday, March 7, 2024
In this episode: King County prosecutors have charged a Snohomish man with the Nov. 2023 murders of a man and woman near Renton — and ... Read more
Comcast Customers in Seattle Get a Speed Boost at No Additional Cost
Published 1:30am Thursday, March 7, 2024
As the need for data increases in ever-connected households in Seattle, Xfinity is ensuring customers can stream, surf, and share on a network and service ... Read more
Legislature OKs initiatives on police pursuits, income tax, parental rights
Published 4:32pm Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Few restrictions on police pursuits; income tax prohibited; parental rights clarified
Read moreFandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con
Published 3:25pm Monday, March 4, 2024
Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.
Read moreSenators sponsor bill to get cash out of the cannabis industry
Published 1:54pm Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Dozens of cannabis dispensaries have been robbed in recent years while the laws force the shops to be cash-only.
Read morePuget Sound Energy files two-year rate plan for electric, natural gas
Published 1:30pm Saturday, February 17, 2024
Driven by the state’s clean energy laws, the plan has been filed to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.
Read moreThe end of traditional youth jail | KC Crime Dive podcast
Published 8:15am Thursday, February 15, 2024
In this episode, we look at how King County is moving toward ending traditional youth detention in favor of a new facility for minors or ... Read more
Ex-Seahawk awaits sentencing | KC Crime Dive podcast
Published 8:15am Tuesday, February 13, 2024
In this episode, former Seahawks player Chad Wheeler awaits sentencing for domestic violence charges. Also: Kent police arrest a woman who reportedly threatened a driver ... Read more
Amended lawsuit filed against Boeing, Alaska Airlines in wake of NTSB report
Published 9:50am Wednesday, February 7, 2024
22 plaintiffs are listed in the amended lawsuit.
Read moreReport: Boeing 737 Max was missing four bolts on exit door
Published 9:48am Wednesday, February 7, 2024
On Jan. 5, the plane was flying from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, at 16,000 feet of elevation when the MED plug broke away and ... Read more
Missile used to carry nuclear warhead found at Bellevue residence
Published 12:37pm Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Bomb squad members inspected the object and learned that it was in fact a Douglas AIR-2 Genie.
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