A King County judge on Friday ordered a 21-year-old man held on $5 million bail after police arrested him in connection with an alleged human trafficking operation centered at a luxury rental home in south Bellevue. The suspect was arrested Wednesday after Bellevue police SWAT officers served a search warrant at a home in the…
A former Seattle-area real estate broker who prosecutors said used investor money to fund a lavish lifestyle — including a customized pink Tesla and an 8.5-carat diamond ring — is heading to federal prison. Tamara King, 56, formerly of Bellevue and Kirkland and now living in Ohio, was sentenced in Seattle federal court Friday to…
Two homes are on the market in Washington right now — one is a $65 million architectural masterpiece on Lake Washington, the other a $43,000 house in serious disrepair. The gap between them doesn’t just feel big — it feels like two completely different worlds. Quick Snapshot Most Expensive Home Price: $65,000,000Location: Bellevue (Lake Washington…
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…
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 striking modern masterpiece designed by renowned architect Tom Kundig is quietly holding the title of Washington’s most expensive residential listing — and it could be yours for $79 million. Known as Triptych, the Bellevue estate sits on more than three lush acres along Lake Washington, offering 434 feet of rare flat waterfront. Built in…
