A Washington woman is suing Motel 6 and several related companies, alleging she was trafficked for sex as a minor at two SeaTac motel locations while employees and management ignored glaring warning signs The lawsuit, filed Monday in Seattle federal court, names multiple G6 Hospitality entities connected to Motel 6, along with SeaTac Hotels, LLC…
A King County man is now facing federal charges after investigators say he threw a large rock toward an endangered Hawaiian monk seal off the coast of Maui. Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 37, of Covington, was charged with taking and attempting to take an endangered species and marine mammal during an incident near Lahaina on May…
A jury found an off-duty armed security guard guilty in the fatal 2024 shooting of a 17-year-old boy outside a sporting goods store in Renton. Aaron Myers, 51, was convicted Friday, May 8, of murder and assault in the killing of Hazrat Ali Rohani following a trial that centered on whether Myers acted in self-defense…
Detectives are investigating after dismembered human remains in acid were discovered at a Tukwila home on Tuesday morning, May 5, Puget Press has learned. Officers responded to a home in the 14800 block of 42nd Avenue South after receiving a report of human remains found on the property, according to the Tukwila Police Department. Responding…
King County remains one of the most sought-after places to live in the Pacific Northwest, but where you land within it can make a huge difference. Using 2026 rankings from Niche, we broke down the top neighborhoods based on livability, cost, schools, and overall quality of life — and what those grades actually mean for…
A 2-year-old girl has died after a suspected drunk driving crash in Auburn that seriously injured a second child. The crash happened Monday night, April 27, in the Lea Hill area near 104th Avenue Southeast and Green River Road Southeast when a vehicle slammed into a tree, according to the Auburn Police Department. Three people…
A Milton City Council member is drawing backlash after suggesting that drivers who don’t speak English should not be allowed to drive through the city. Councilmember Bob Whalen made the comments during a public city council meeting on Monday, April 20, while officials were discussing a proposed ordinance to limit semi-truck traffic in Milton. “Where…
Federal authorities have taken custody of hundreds of unclaimed election ballots discovered near a Renton dumpster as officials investigate how the mail was left behind. The ballots were found near a strip mall earlier this year, according to King County Elections. The discovery gained attention after Washington State Republican Party Chairman and state Rep. Jim…
A small plane made an emergency landing at a construction site in Auburn on Saturday afternoon, April 18, after losing power mid-flight. Crews responded around 1:42 p.m. to reports of a plane crash in the 400 block of 15th Street SW, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office. Valley Regional Fire Authority units were joined…
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…
