Gig Harbor has a reputation that practically markets itself. To some, it’s a postcard-worthy waterfront town filled with boats, boutique shops and views of Mount Rainier. To others, it’s an affluent suburb where Teslas, pickup trucks and million-dollar homes somehow coexist. Mention Gig Harbor anywhere in Western Washington and you’ll usually hear the same words:…
When people think of Silverdale, they often think of a quieter alternative to Seattle. It’s known for its proximity to naval bases, access to the Olympic Peninsula, waterfront scenery, and a shopping district that serves much of Kitsap County. To outsiders, it can seem like a place that offers many of the benefits of Western…
A King County woman sent more than $2 million to a Texas woman posing as a psychic who claimed she could remove a curse, reunite lost lovers, and communicate with angels, according to a federal indictment. Prosecutors say Bridgette Evans, 47, of Frisco, Texas, and her partner, Vinnie Uwanawich, 44, orchestrated a years-long scheme that…
A former employee has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Everett-based Fluke Corporation, alleging hackers accessed sensitive personal information belonging to more than 18,000 current and former employees after exploiting a vulnerability in the company’s network. The lawsuit was filed June 5 in U.S. District Court in Seattle by Everett resident Bradford Stewart, who alleges…
A Snohomish County widow has filed a federal lawsuit against medical device manufacturer Olympus, alleging a contaminated endoscope used during a procedure at a Seattle hospital exposed her husband to a drug-resistant infection that ultimately killed him. Michelle Bruto Da Costa, of Woodway, filed the suit June 5 in Seattle federal court on behalf of…
Fame comes and goes. The call of a fresh donut is forever. One of Monroe’s most famous hometown success stories recently stopped by for donuts, but there was one small problem: the baker who wanted to say hello didn’t realize he was there. That’s according to a lighthearted Facebook post from Henry’s Donuts in Monroe,…
Human remains discovered in a wooded area of Chelan County have been identified as a Tacoma woman who disappeared nearly 40 years ago. The remains were identified as Patricia Colyer, who was last seen on July 4, 1986, before being reported missing from Tacoma, according to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office and Chelan County Coroner’s…
Tributes are pouring in for a Mercer Island teenager who died after suffering a catastrophic injury during a lacrosse recruiting showcase. Eliot Abramson, a sophomore midfielder and longtime lacrosse player, was injured June 1 while participating in a recruiting event at Islander Stadium, his family confirmed. According to his family, he was struck in the…
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal plan to ask lawmakers next year to ban student cellphone use throughout the school day in K-12 public schools statewide. The proposal, announced Tuesday at Robert Eagle Staff Middle School in north Seattle, would prohibit students from using cellphones during class, lunch and…
Nintendo’s announcement that it is fully remaking The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2 has sparked excitement among gamers around the world. But for many fans, the reveal is about more than a beloved video game returning. Scroll down to watch the official reveal trailer from Nintendo It’s also a reminder…
