Northwest
Auburn man faces charge of attempted kidnapping of barista
King County prosecutors charge man in Jan. 16 incident at drive-thru window
Northwest
Police searching for suspects who robbed Federal Way nail salon at gunpoint
The two suspects reportedly stole several items from employees and customers on Jan. 18
Sports
Washington pickleball fans may may soon have special license plate
Enthusiasts are teaming up on a bill for a special plate. Proceeds would build and maintain courts.
Northwest
Alleged would-be Auburn barista snatcher makes first court appearance
38-year-old man held on $500,000 bail; could face attempted kidnapping charge with sexual motivation
Northwest
Residents express concern about Auburn mayor’s paid time off
Continues to accrue high number of unlimited sick leave and vacation time toward eventual payout
News
Effort begins to lower the legal limit for driving drunk
Washington could join Utah with toughest standard in the nation. Change concerns wine and hospitality industries.
Northwest
Police arrest Auburn man they suspect tried to kidnap a barista
Reportedly attempted to pull barista through drive-up window Jan. 16
Northwest
Man, 36, dies after hit-and-run in Federal Way
Officers responded to the area near Harbor Freight Tools just before 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 16.
Northwest
Four minors arrested after armed carjacking at Renton Landing
Suspects, three ages 14 and one 12, fled north and were arrested in Bellevue with two vehicles.
Northwest
Family fears son’s killer could be freed from Washington state prison
Mark Wallace was 14 when he was killed by his older brother’s friend, John H. Schoenhals.
Northwest
City of Federal Way to exchange guns for gift cards
Federal Way Police event Feb. 4 aims to reduce firearm-related casualties.
Northwest
Five teens charged after robbery, police chase ending in Federal Way
Three teens are 15-years-old; other two are 14 and 13
Northwest
Planned development near Renton’s The Landing could be city’s largest
An 1,179-unit apartment complex taking over the vacant site of the former Fry’s Electronics.
News
State of the State: Inslee pushes for $4 billion housing bond
Calls for an assault weapons ban and the constitutional protection of abortion rights drew cheers from Democrats, silence…
Northwest
Renton man sentenced after federal charges related to drug trafficking
The 28-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
News
Proposal would exempt Washington’s news outlets from B&O tax
Legislation cited as necessary save jobs and protect a critical community service.
Northwest
Wife of Enumclaw drainage district commissioner sentenced to three years for fraud, other charges
Joann Thomas won’t be reporting to prison until after her husband receives his sentence in February.
Northwest
King County judge orders Federal Way Discount Guns to stop high-capacity magazine sales
Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit against the store in December 2022
Northwest
5 teens arrested after police chase ends in Federal Way
The five reportedly robbed a man in Seattle before fleeing in stolen vehicles.
Northwest
Federal Way man arrested for theft of 18 vehicles, trailers, heavy equipment
Taken from properties in Kent, Parkland, Federal Way and Bellevue