A Snohomish man who used his military experience to train extremist groups with illegal, high-powered firearms will spend the next two years in prison. Kyle Benton, 29, was sentenced in Seattle federal court Thursday, July 17, after pleading guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Machinegun and Possession of an Unregistered Firearm. His plea followed a…
The following is a satirical article meant for entertainment purposes only. It is quite literally fake news. After 287 days of gray drizzle and vitamin D deficiency, Washington residents are outraged that the sun has the audacity to show up and do its job. Across the Pacific Northwest, temperatures have crept above 80 degrees, triggering…
Seattle’s busiest stretch of freeway is about to get a long-overdue facelift—and it’s going to cause some serious traffic headaches. Starting Monday, July 21, northbound I-5 across the Ship Canal Bridge will be reduced to two lanes, 24/7, lasting until Friday, August 15. That weekend, from 11:59 p.m. Friday, August 15 to 5 a.m. Monday,…
Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny are heading back to their corporate home. The creators of South Park have reached a massive $1.5 billion streaming deal with Paramount, the Los Angeles Times reports. The agreement gives Paramount+ exclusive US rights to stream the long-running animated comedy and ends months of high-stakes negotiations. The five-year deal means…
If you’ve ever wanted to throw a Gatsby-level garden party with Mt. Baker in the background and two private buoys just waiting for your yacht, Halftide Farms is calling your name. Tucked along the shores of San Juan Island, this rare 87-acre estate has hit the market for the first time—offering 650 feet of low-bank…
Free backpacks, supplies, haircuts, and health screenings are just some of the no-cost resources available to Tacoma families at a series of back-to-school events kicking off this August. Back 2 School Bash Hosted by Life Center Church, this annual bash offers free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, food, and more for local kids. 📅 When: Friday,…
Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne has died at 76, just weeks after taking the stage one final time alongside his Black Sabbath bandmates in an emotional farewell performance, Sky News reports. The music legend passed away Tuesday, July 22, surrounded by loved ones, just weeks after delivering a powerful farewell performance at Villa Park in…
Mark your calendars, sweater weather stans — the Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to Starbucks on August 26. That’s right: PSL season is officially creeping in, and yes, it’s still July. No shame. Alongside the iconic, cinnamon-nutmeg-sprinkled superstar, several other fall favorites are making a comeback — including the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream…
With control of Congress on the line in 2026, both Republicans and Democrats are eyeing aggressive redistricting strategies to tilt the playing field in their favor — and President Donald Trump is leading the charge. Trump has publicly urged Texas Republicans to redraw the state’s congressional map in a way that carves out more GOP-friendly…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his iconic role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54 following an apparent drowning while vacationing in Costa Rica. Warner was caught in a strong ocean current in Limon and died of asphyxia Sunday afternoon, July 20, according to local authorities. He had…
