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Federal Way lawyer accused of participating in $20 million fraud scheme
A Federal Way attorney and business owner is the subject of a lawsuit alleging the theft of nearly $20 million. Shawn Harju is accused of receiving $114,000 via self-dealing as an escrow agent through false invoices and fraudulent payments that added up to about $20 million in losses for the Highmore Financing Company, which filed a complaint for damages in June in King County Superior Court.
Take a Voyage to the Olympia Harbor Days Festival
At Olympia Harbor Days, attendees won’t only get one of the largest showcases of vintage tugboats in the world — they’ll also get to taste iconic Pacific Northwest cuisine, hum along to an expansive lineup of musicians, and more. The local tradition this year takes place from...
‘Know Your Place’ Review: A Beguiling but Uneven Portrait of an Eriterian American Family in Seattle
Set in Seattle, “Know Your Place” follows 15-year-old Eritrean American Robel Haile as he navigates the city running an errand for his mother. Writer and director Zia Mohajerjasbi has a deft eye capturing the idiosyncracies of an immigrant community that lives like one big extended family in this Northwestern metropolis. He conjures full portraits of the characters in the story, though he’s not always in command of the rhythm of the narrative. This combination makes for a touching if uneven viewing experience. Blue Harbor Entertainment Acquires Distribution Rights to 'Know Your Place' - Film News in Brief Robel (Joseph Smith) lives with...
A beef jerky run and alleged romantic hire: Two investigations launched into former Seattle Chief Diaz
Seattle police watchdog agencies formally launched two investigations into former Police Chief Adrian Diaz in the days leading up to his demotion on May 29, records newly obtained by KUOW show. The records shed light into what was happening behind the scenes before Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that Diaz would no longer be police chief — a role Diaz held since September 2020. RELATED: Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz out; former Sheriff Sue Rahr interim The announcement came roughly a week after an eighth officer filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination and sexism at the police department. Four of these lawsuits named Diaz specifically. One female officer accused him of “predatory behavior.”
More than 80 arrested during transit emphasis patrols in Seattle
SEATTLE — A law enforcement initiative focusing on public transit in Seattle led to more than 80 arrests on buses, trains, and at transit stations, the King County Sheriff's Office announced Friday. The program, known as "Operation Safe Transit," was implemented earlier this summer by police and the region's...
Jody Allen would be extremely rich if Seahawks were sold today
Jody Allen, chairperson of the Paul Allen Trust which owns the Seattle Seahawks, is already a wealthy person. The Allen Trust has a purported net wealth of $20 billion. This does not, of course, include only the value of the Seahawks but other business ventures as well. Prior to Paul...
'Tough decisions' loom for Whatcom County food banks
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Patricia Romero has lived and worked in Whatcom County for 30 years, but only recently has she had to visit the Bellingham Food Bank. "It's frustrating when you go to the grocery store," she said. "$100 used to last you for the week. Now, that's a daily basis."
Fans cheer on players from Puyallup in Little League World Series
PUYALLUP, Wash. — Fans packed a Puyallup bar on Friday night to cheer on the South Hill All-Stars in the Little League World Series, which is being played more than 2,000 miles away in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. "We have to support them, our sons play with a lot of them...
Docs: Marysville man tried to kidnap boy, claiming child was his
MARYSVILLE, Wash. - Marysville Police arrested a man accused of trying to grab a couple's child from their car, claiming the kid was his. FOX 13 Seattle obtained the Snohomish County Superform that breaks down the incident. According to the documents, the 51-year-old suspect (who has not been officially charged) first acted friendly to the victims.
Almira farmers unite to harvest 1,200 acres of wheat for grieving grower
ALMIRA - Harvesting 1,200 acres of wheat by his lonesome would have been an extremely tall task for a man mourning the loss of his dad who passed away a week ago. Dakota Childers lost his dad, Dale, just before it was time to harvest. Fortunately for Dakota, his farming connections, who also happen to be his friends, care about him and his late dad enough to band together to save the crestfallen cultivator 7 to 10 days of labor. Source ONE News spoke to Ben McKay, an Almira-area wheat farmer who has known the Childers family for years and misses Dale, dearly.
AI is here to stay. Here’s a look at how in policies, business, research
In the Tri-Cities and the rest of Washington, artificial intelligence is being pursued and adopted in a variety of ways – in research, policy and daily business life alike. Although AI has been around for years, it particularly caught public attention after the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022.
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