A Lake Stevens man who went on Facebook asking for help to find his missing 11-year-old daughter is now accused of sexually abusing her for years, according to court documents. Around noon on Monday, Sept. 29, a middle school student told her school counselor that her biological father had been sexually abusing her, court records…
The Monroe community is mourning the loss of a beloved husband, father, and church leader remembered for his deep love for people and unwavering faith. Pastor Ivan Ryakhovskiy of First Baptist Church Monroe died on Thursday, Sept. 11, after years of health struggles, including a heart transplant in 2013, according to friends. Despite daily pain…
Snohomish County’s housing market is entering fall with steady prices, fewer listings, and homes taking a little longer to sell, experts report. The county’s median home price remains just above $700,000, nearly flat compared to last year, according to the Northwest MLS. Active listings dropped nearly 15% from August, giving sellers continued leverage. On average,…
When it comes to sending your kids to the best schools in Washington, a handful of districts consistently rise above the rest—and Niche’s 2026 rankings prove it. These Washington school districts earned the highest marks in Niche’s annual “Best School Districts in America” report, which looks at far more than just test scores. The rankings…
A man shot and killed an employee outside Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake before being fatally shot by a Spokane County sheriff’s deputy early Saturday, Sept. 27. The incident began shortly after midnight Saturday, when firefighters responded to a brush fire near the 200 block of East SR 902, according to the Spokane County…
Health officials say there’s no cause for alarm after traces of a rare strain of the mpox virus were detected in Pierce County wastewater. The Washington State Department of Health and University of Washington identified clade I mpox virus, also known as monkeypox, in a Pierce County wastewater sample collected Wednesday, Sept. 24. It’s the…
Police are asking for the community’s help locating a 12-year-old Renton boy who disappeared over three months ago. Asaiah Bullplume was last seen at around 4 a.m. Monday, June 23, in the area of 121st Avenue of Renton, according to the Washington State Patrol. Authorities did not provide a possible destination, but noted that Asaiah…
After nearly four months of searching, Chelan County officials confirmed Thursday that human remains found on Grindstone Mountain belong to Travis Decker, the man accused of killing his three daughters earlier this summer. Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison said the Washington State Patrol crime lab matched DNA from remains discovered Sept. 19 to 32-year-old Decker….
An ex-convict from Sequim will spend over a year behind bars for attacking a man with a metal pipe along the Olympic Discovery Trail. Alexander Bees, 44, was sentenced to nearly 13 months in prison in Clallam County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 9, after pleading guilty to third-degree assault. The term was handed down under…
Pierce County’s housing market is holding steady heading into fall, with modest price gains, inventory that keeps buyers on their toes, and mortgage rates cooling slightly — creating a balance of caution and opportunity. Sellers still have the upper hand, but prospects for buyers are improving, especially with smart timing and good financial strategy. Key…
