A King County jury convicted a Kent man on 11 felony counts for operating a staffing agency that allegedly used stolen identities of licensed nurses to place unqualified imposters in nursing homes and long-term care facilities across Washington. Jurors found David Mungai Njenga guilty on all counts on May 28 following a trial prosecuted by…
The owner of a longtime Port Angeles butcher shop is being remembered as a hardworking businessman and deeply generous friend following his unexpected death. Kyle Fineout, owner of Sunrise Meats, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 8, after being diagnosed with seizures, according to a GoFundMe organized by family members. “It is with heavy hearts that…
Alaska Airlines officially launched daily nonstop service between Seattle and London Heathrow on Thursday, marking another major step in the airline’s push into international travel. The inaugural flight departed from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport following a gate celebration, opening Alaska’s newest year-round transatlantic route just ahead of the busy summer travel season. The new service connects…
Washington shoppers likely won’t be affected by a newly announced recall involving certain Kroger cheese garlic croutons linked to a potential Salmonella contamination risk, though the recall spans 17 states across the Midwest and South. Sugar Foods LLC announced the recall after learning milk powder used in the croutons’ seasoning blend may have been contaminated,…
UPDATE: Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt has identified the individuals involved in the incident and said they are “working directly with families and law enforcement regarding next steps.” “Our priority is protecting our team members and maintaining a safe, respectful environment for our staff and customers. Those involved will be trespassed from our stores,” the company said….
Everett-based Funko is facing a proposed class action lawsuit accusing the company of secretly tracking users’ online activity even after they rejected cookies and opted out of data sharing on the company’s website. The lawsuit, filed May 8 in Seattle federal court, claims Funko’s website continued collecting and transmitting user data to third-party advertising and…
A Washington man is suing Google, claiming the company’s Gemini AI chatbot caused him to develop a compulsive psychological dependency that disrupted his daily life. The lawsuit was filed in Seattle federal court Monday, May 4, by Jason Rivas of Lacey, who is representing himself in the case. In the complaint, Rivas alleges Google designed…
Spirit Airlines has canceled all flights and begun winding down operations, a move that leaves thousands of travelers stranded and puts the jobs of more than 15,000 employees at risk. The ultra-low-cost carrier announced early Saturday, May 2, that it is ceasing operations immediately and will no longer provide customer service, according to a company…
For the first time in decades, Costco is tweaking its famously unchanged $1.50 hot dog combo — but not in the way fans might fear. The Issaquah-based wholesale giant is now allowing members to swap the traditional fountain soda for a 16.9-ounce bottle of Kirkland Signature water at no extra cost. The update keeps the…
Grocery giants Safeway, Albertsons, and Haggen are accused of overcharging customers through deceptive “buy one get one free” promotions. In a lawsuit filed in King County Superior Court Monday, April 27, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown alleges Albertsons – and its subsidiaries Safeway and Haggen – manipulated prices on everyday items to make BOGO deals…
