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Seattle council votes to crack down on street racing; adds fines, classifies as reckless driving
The Seattle City Council (SCC) voted on Tuesday to crack down on street racing. The SCC stated, via a news release, the bill creates a new traffic infraction of $500 for registered owners involved in racing and classifies the crime as a reckless driving gross misdemeanor, making it in line with state law.
Do you recognize this car? Bellevue police looking for teens accused of hitting girl
Bellevue police are looking for a group of juveniles who allegedly hit a bicyclist on purpose Saturday night. According to the Bellevue Police Department (BPD), around 8:22 p.m. officers were sent to Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast after reports that a driver hit a random bicyclist. Witnesses told officers a silver Hyundai Elantra full of juveniles allegedly drove into the bike lane and hit a 13-year-old girl who was riding home from a nearby park.
Activists call on Amazon to speed up climate goals amid Prime Day
Amazon is holding its annual Prime Day promotional sale on Tuesday and Wednesday. Environment groups are using the day to demand the company move faster in meeting its climate commitments. On Tuesday, protesters gathered outside the Amazon Spheres and blocked lanes going north on 6th Avenue between Lenora Street and...
Guilty: U.S. Senator Bob Menendez convicted on all counts
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted on Tuesday on all counts at his corruption trial, including accepting bribes of gold and cash from three New Jersey businessmen and acting as a foreign agent for the Egyptian government. Prosecutors said the Democrat abused the power of his office to protect allies...
Driver of January fatal crash that killed 4 children had double the legal alcohol limit
Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers and investigators revealed through a toxicology report that the Sumner woman who crashed her SUV last January — killing herself and four children inside — had a blood alcohol level that was more than double the legal limit. The driver, Kiarra Monaghan, 29,...
Seattle City Light rate hikes to be higher than forecast
It comes as no surprise that electricity bills continue to rise, and they are expected to go up even more than expected after Seattle City Light projected bigger price hikes than originally planned due to demand increases. As part of its long-term strategic plan, City Light estimates customers will see...
Court documents reveal alleged ‘hate crime’ at Edmonds Ezell’s Chicken restaurant
Snohomish County Superior Court documents are revealing an alleged “hate crime” at an Edmonds business last month. As reported by My Edmonds News, a man brandished a knife and hurled racial insults at two employees of Hispanic descent at the Ezell’s Chicken restaurant at 22019 Hwy 99 in Edmonds.
Multiple lanes on I-405 North closed near Bellevue due to multi-car collision
Multiple lanes on Interstate 405 (I-405) heading north are closed near Coal Creek Parkway after a multi-car collision. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) traffic cameras, the multi-car collision caused a truck to flip over on that stretch of I-405 highway near Coal Creek Parkway. More...
Report: Whatcom County deaths of unhoused people on pace for record amount
More people are dying on the streets of Whatcom County, according to a new report. Opportunity Council, a non-profit that works closely with the unhoused, said so far there have been 56 documented deaths this year. The number is on pace for a record amount of deaths among people living on the street in the county.
Suspect dies in Pierce County deputy-involved shooting
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) reported a shooting involving an officer took place on Monday in Spanaway. “All officers are OK,” wrote an X post at 4 p.m. on Monday. Other news: Runaway wallaby hops out of arms reach of deputies in Parkland. PCSD reported deputies tried...
King County deputies make arrests; seize nearly 30 pounds of drugs, 18 firearms, flame thrower
Deputies with the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) made two arrests leading to the seizure of more than 25 pounds of drugs, more than a dozen firearms, firearm accessories, information on making illegal weapons and materials used to make homemade explosives. A news release from KCSO on Monday stated...
Don’t be that person: State troopers fine ferry line cutters $145
Have you ever been frustrated by a driver who cut in line at a ferry terminal? Well, you’re not alone. It happens every day all over the ferry system. Now the Washington State Patrol (WSP) is cracking down. “There will be some emphasis patrols this summer with some of...
Runaway wallaby hops out of arms reach of deputies in Parkland
A wallaby was caught on camera running around Parkland Sunday morning. According to The Seattle Times, Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers were the first on the scene. They described the runaway as having “big ears and tiny forearms.”. : Sea lion pup earns her name at local zoo; another...
Seattle resident arrested for sex trafficking in San José
A San José special operations unit arrested a Seattle resident last week on suspicion of alleged commercial sex trafficking. Rashan Fellows, 42, was arrested after the San Jose Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) launched a “pimping and pandering investigation” into him July 1. More local...
Mustang causes 5-car crash on SR 900 after veering onto oncoming traffic
The aftermath of a five-car crash on State Route 900 (SR 900) in Renton Sunday was significant — four injured individuals, a five-hour highway backup and a brush fire. The accident, occurring just north of May Valley Road, started when a 24-year-old Renton resident veered onto oncoming lanes in a Mustang. A total of five cars, including the Mustang, were involved in the crash, with some drivers sailing into a ditch just off the highway.
Neighbors in Mount Vernon save young kids home alone from burning house
Neighbors in Mount Vernon are being praised for saving young kids from a burning home. The fire sparked on Friday, June 3, at the Skagit Valley Mobile Manor. “It was like this big but the flames were so, so hot,” said 8-year-old Archibaldo. Archibaldo was home alone with his...
Trump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump called for unity and resilience Sunday after an attempt on his life added fresh uncertainty to an already tumultuous presidential campaign and raised sharp questions about how a gunman was able to open fire from a rooftop near a Pennsylvania campaign rally. A full day after...
Columbia City construction site goes up in flames; downs power lines, damages cars and home
More than 70 Seattle firefighters responded to a construction site in Columbia City after it went up in flames early Saturday morning. The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) reported 911 calls around 2:38 a.m. for a fire at an apartment building under construction on Claremont Avenue South. Buehner: Fire season kicked...
Auburn late-night shooting leaves one teenage boy dead
The Auburn community was shaken by a deadly shooting late Friday night. The Auburn Police Department (APD) received reports of gunfire around 10:45 p.m. in the 500 Block of A Street SE. When they arrived, officers found a 16-year-old boy lying wounded from gunshots. Despite immediate life-saving efforts by the...
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