A Tacoma-area store owner is accused of running a scheme that illegally exchanged food assistance benefits for cash, resulting in more than $600,000 in losses to a federal nutrition program, according to prosecutors. Manjit Bedi, 64, of Kent, was arraigned Wednesday, April 22, in Tacoma federal court on multiple counts of wire fraud and SNAP…
Amazon is accused of knowingly selling nitrous oxide products designed for recreational inhalation, including to one man who claims he got high and suffered serious neurological effects. A complaint filed in Seattle federal court Tuesday, April 14, accuses Amazon and multiple manufacturers of selling nitrous oxide canisters under the guise of “culinary” use while allegedly…
Not sure what to order at Starbucks? There’s now an AI for that — and it wants to know your mood. Starbucks launched a beta app within ChatGPT on Wednesday, April 15, designed to turn a user’s mood, cravings, or even photos into personalized drink suggestions. Instead of scrolling through menus, users can simply describe…
Several massage parlors in Bothell were shut down after investigators uncovered a possible sex trafficking ring, police said. Search warrants were executed Tuesday, April 14, at five businesses within blocks of the Bothell Police Department following what officials described as an extensive investigation involving detectives, patrol officers, and the city’s Community Crime Reduction Team. The…
Parents are being urged to check their baby gear after Graco announced a voluntary recall of select infant car seats due to a structural issue identified during testing. The recall affects certain SnugRide Turn & Slide rotating infant car seats and related products sold between January and March 2026 through major retailers including Amazon, Target,…
A pregnant Alaska Airlines flight attendant is suing Stumptown Coffee Roasters after a midair coffee maker explosion left her with severe burns and permanent scarring, according to a lawsuit. The incident happened aboard an Alaska flight in April 2024, where a galley coffee maker “failed catastrophically” about 30 minutes before landing in Phoenix, according to…
Longtime KFC locations in Snohomish and Monroe have abruptly shut their doors, with new ownership moving in with plans for an “exciting” next chapter for the sites. The restaurants – located on Avenue D in Snohomish and Highway 2 in Monroe – sat shuttered as of Friday, April 3, with signs on the doors pointing…
A Bellevue tax preparer was convicted of helping clients file false tax returns in a scheme that prosecutors say involved fabricated financial details and improper deductions. Thanjavur Manavalan, 65, owner of Mano Accounting Services, was found guilty of three counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of false tax returns following an…
Dick’s Drive-In is facing a class-action lawsuit that claims employees were denied required rest breaks, meal periods, and wages. The suit, filed in King County Superior Court in February, alleges widespread labor violations affecting hourly workers. Plaintiff Madison Masterson claims the company failed to provide legally required rest and meal breaks during shifts, resulting in…
Construction is underway on a new retail center at McCormick Village in South Kitsap, bringing restaurants, shops, and services to one of the region’s fastest-growing residential communities. The project, called McCormick Village Retail, will include roughly 30,000 square feet of commercial space and is already nearly half leased, developer MainStreet Property Group said. The retail…
