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King County officials push for increased courthouse security after rise in violent incidents

Officials are pushing for more security in and directly outside of the King County Courthouse after an increase in violent incidents.

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King County courthouse logs more than 50 security reports in 2026, including judge assault

More than 50 security incident reports have been filed at the King County Courthouse so far in 2026, including an assault on a judge in their courtroom. The King County Council’s Government Accountability and Oversight Committee heard Tuesday from the county’s presiding judge and the court’s Facilities and Security Manager about assaults and harassment targeting judges and jurors. Councilmember Claudia Balducci also described being assaulted outside the courthouse.

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Dine Inside A Beautifully Restored Train Car At This Unique Washington Restaurant

I’d like to respectfully point out that a 1906 railcar once carried railroad executives as a private car. Today it serves eggs. Roughly 12,000 of them a month, if I may say so. That seems worthy of a little admiration. The car spent sixty years as a diner in...

Spokane, WA · 18h

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You’ll Want To Bring A Cooler For The Smoked Salmon And Jerky At This Washington Fish Market

One family has bought fish at this counter for more than 50 years, from grandparents to parents to kids. That kind of loyalty usually means something good is sitting behind the glass. The shop is a straightforward seafood market in Seattle, Washington, packed with whole fish, live shellfish, and fresh...

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Kent Police Blotter: 79 tires worth $41K stolen from Les Schwab

A sampling of Kent Police incidents Oct. 23 to Nov. 5:. • Flock camera alert: Officers responded to a Flock camera alert. Air support (drone) monitored the suspect vehicle while officers coordinated a stop. The suspect was safely taken into custody, and officers recovered a firearm during the arrest. Oct....

Kent, WA · 17h

Tacoma News Tribune

When will Western Washington see its first frost this fall? What forecasters say

It’s getting colder in Washington state. As temperatures drop, you could start seeing small ice crystals forming on leaves, grass and roads. When can Western Washington residents expect to see frost covering the ground this fall? How long will frosty temperatures last, and how can you protect your plants and plumbing from the chill? Here’s what the experts say: When will we see the first frost in Washington state? When you can expect to see frost in 2026 depends on where you live in Washington state , according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac . The almanac looked at likely dates for the first and last frosts of the season , based on its long-range weather forecasts as well as historical frost averages. In much of Western Washington, frost timing should be “close to the historical average ,” the almanac said, while the last spring frost is expected roughly a week or two later than usual in Central and Eastern Washington. Even “modest” shifts in frost timing can “make a meaningful difference when you’re deciding when to sow early crops, set out seedlings or keep frost protection handy,” the Old Farmer’s Almanac said. The almanac predicted Bellingham would see its first

Washington · 1d

KIRO 7 Seattle

JBLM soldier sentenced to 70 years for Gorge Amphitheatre murders, assaults

A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier has been sentenced to 70 years in military prison after pleading guilty to killing two Seattle nurses and wounding three other people during a 2023 shooting at the Gorge Amphitheatre campground.

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You’ll Happily Drive Hours Just For The Fried Chicken At This Modest Washington Restaurant

There are restaurants you visit because they’re convenient, and then there are restaurants you plan your entire day around, and Sisters and Brothers in Seattle, Washington falls very firmly into the second category. This modest little teal building on the outside holds some of the most satisfying fried chicken...

Seattle, WA · 8h

seattlerefined.com

Burien rapper Travis Thompson talks storytelling, sobriety and the city that made him

I first caught Travis Thompson in 2017 during his set at Upstream, the music festival founded by the late Paul Allen. He’d just released his "Ambaum" mixtape, a nod to Burien, where he grew up and spent much of his life. Though he was still relatively young, he already knew how to connect with a crowd. I’ve seen him perform about a half a dozen times since, most recently at Bumbershoot, and he's still got that ability to connect.

KIRO 7 Seattle

SR 167 Expressway to start tolling in December

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) makes it official — the State Route 167 Expressway in Fife will start asking for toll payments on Dec. 14 at 5 a.m.

Fife, WA · 1d

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Boeing retirees ‘shocked’ by 400% jump in health insurance premiums

Christopher McMahon is thinking about going back to work. The 65-year-old retired from Boeing in 2022 after over three decades in the company's Seattle-area offices. But the spiking cost of health insurance has him considering whether to get a part-time job. McMahon, who lives in Des Moines, Washington, is enrolled...

Des Moines, WA · 1d

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Beloved Sixth Avenue Doughnut Shop Is Closing This November

A vibrant, family-friendly pastry shop and bakery, Tacoma’s Legendary Doughnuts store is closing. After 14 years of service, the doughnut shop will shut down this weekend. The bakery team cited continued economic challenges and rising rent as the main reasons for the closure. Legendary Doughnuts’ Tacoma Outlet to Close...

Tacoma, WA · 1d

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Tacoma woman accused of using counterfeit $100 bills arrested in Sequim

Clallam County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a 28-year-old Tacoma woman for allegedly using counterfeit $100 bills to pay for goods in Sequim and Port Angeles. According to law enforcement, the woman used the bills at Big 5 Sporting Goods and the Olympic Game Farm, a roadside zoo. Deputies were first...

Tacoma, WA · 1d

Tacoma News Tribune

Lanes closures snarl traffic on southbound I-5 in Tacoma

Update: Traffic has been cleared, WSDOT posted at 1:41 p.m. Original post: Traffic is backed up on southbound Interstate 5 in Tacoma because of police activity. The Washington State Department of Transportation first posted about the delays on X at 1:06 p.m., saying the two right lanes at milepost 131, near South 38th Street, were blocked. At 1:11 p.m., they sent an update, saying three right lanes are blocked. The News Tribune has reached out to the Tacoma Police Department and Pierce County Sheriff’s Office to learn more. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Tacoma, WA · 1d

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Farmers fear another winter of flooding as questions surround Kent pump

It has been nearly a year since historic flooding inundated farms, homes, and SR 167 between Kent and Auburn . Residents in unincorporated King County are still rebuilding and questioning whether enough has been done to prevent it from happening again. Last December, floodwaters swept across farmland near the Green River, forcing some residents to evacuate themselves, animals and leaving behind there homes in the rising waters. Don Kramer and his wife’s business and property are still recovering. “We’re still not where we want to be all the way, but we’re a lot better than we were,” he said. Don estimates the flooding caused roughly $100,000 in damage. “I’m getting nervous as December gets closer,” he said. When water began rising last winter, Don told KIRO 7 his family scrambled to move their animals to higher ground. “We started having to make decisions on, ‘Oh, the pigs are shorter, so we got to get them out now because they’re going to drown,’ and pick the shortest animals first,” he said. Don said his property had never flooded like that before. He pointed to longtime plants around the home that were killed by the flood as another indication of just how

Kent, WA · 1d

Fabulous Washington

Thanksgiving Dining in Washington State 2026

Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, gathering with the whole family, or simply hoping to skip the dishes this year, these Thanksgiving dining spots offer something for a variety of tastes and budgets. The post Thanksgiving Dining in Washington State 2026 appeared first on Fabulous Washington .

Washington · 22h

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Boeing Employees’ Model Railroad Club brings its 45th annual swap meet to Kent this Saturday, Nov. 14

Model trains of all scales and pieces of railroad history will fill more than 200 tables at Kent Commons this Saturday, Nov. 14, when the Boeing Employees’ Model Railroad Club holds its 45th annual Model Railroad and Railroadiana Swap Meet. The event helps keep the club running from year...

Kent, WA · 20h

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‘We’re getting worse results than ever’: McKenna backs Ferguson’s criticism of Reykdal as WA school districts prepare to sue

Three major Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state over education funding, prompting former Attorney General Rob McKenna to ask why increased spending hasn’t resolved either district budget problems or concerns about student performance. Speaking with host Charlie Harger on “Seattle’s Morning News” on KIRO Newsradio, McKenna...

Washington · 15h

Tacoma News Tribune

Where do you get the best pancakes around Tacoma? Let us know in our poll

When you’ve had a long week, a stack of pancakes can be the best way to start the weekend. You can make them at home, of course, but lots of restaurants in Tacoma can do the work for you. We want to hear from you, readers. In our poll down below, tell us who makes the best pancakes in and around Tacoma, whether it’s a classic diner, a breakfast chain or an upscale brunch spot. In your response, you can also tell us what makes the pancakes so great.

Tacoma, WA · 17h

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