A federal judge sentenced a California man Friday to 17½ years in prison for trafficking women across several states through violence, threats, fraud and coercion. Brandon Denzel Washington, 33, received a 210-month sentence in US District Court in Seattle after a jury convicted him in March of six federal felonies, according to the US Attorney’s…
You don’t need a billionaire’s budget to buy into Washington’s richest communities—but you’ll still need very, very deep pockets. Puget Press looked at the least expensive active home listings in six of Washington’s wealthiest communities by median household income. The results range from a modest lakeside cabin with big redevelopment potential to multi-million-dollar homes that,…
A filmmaker who says he was struck by gunfire during a triple shooting outside a Capitol Hill nightclub last month is now facing mounting medical bills, the loss of his job, and an uncertain road to recovery. Seattle resident Ari Silaev was wounded during a shooting outside a nightclub in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood on…
Some people use GoFundMe to cover medical bills, emergency expenses, or unexpected hardships. One Bellevue teen hopes to use it for something a little different: buying a Mustang. A GoFundMe campaign titled “Help Me Buy a Mustang Before College” is asking the public to help fund the purchase of a used Ford Mustang before classes…
Bellevue has long carried a certain reputation. To outsiders, it’s the polished Eastside city of tech workers, highly rated schools, luxury shopping, gleaming office towers, and expensive homes. It’s where many people picture Microsoft engineers, affluent families, and commuters escaping Seattle while still enjoying big-city amenities. But Bellevue is also a city of waterfront parks,…
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…
