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Former NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp received a sentence of 30 days of electronic home monitoring instead of jail time for a shooting incident in Tacoma, Washington. Kemp, 55, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault after firing at suspected thieves who had stolen his cell phone. Judge Michael Schwartz emphasized the importance of avoiding violence, stating that "human life is not replaceable."
An 88-year-old man suffered serious head injuries after being assaulted in Seattle's Chinatown-International District on Friday. The man was transported to Harborview Medical Center and is in stable condition, while police continue to search for the suspect.
Protesters demonstrated at Microsoft's Redmond campus on August 21, 2025, calling for the company to sever ties with Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Police arrested 20 individuals, including one current and three former Microsoft employees, for vandalism and other charges during a previous protest. Microsoft stated that the actions of those arrested do not reflect its workforce and emphasized that demonstrations on its property are prohibited.
Claudia Balducci, a candidate for King County executive, proposed using part of a new sales tax to fund additional law enforcement aimed at tackling organized retail theft. She plans to allocate approximately $600,000 from the Safe and Stable Communities sales tax to hire two detectives and an additional prosecutor. Balducci's initiative comes amid rising concerns over retail theft affecting local businesses, including the impending closures of several Fred Meyer grocery stores.
Capitol Hill residents express frustration over road ownership and usage in the neighborhood. The debate centers around accessibility and community rights, with some advocating for shared road space. Local government officials plan to address these concerns in upcoming discussions.
A Heat Advisory will take effect Friday morning in western Washington, lasting through Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s, with triple-digit heat forecasted east of the Cascades. The advisory raises concerns over heat-related illnesses and increased fire danger.
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office investigates a sexual assault that occurred Wednesday morning at Little Squalicum Park in Bellingham. Deputies have not located the suspect, described as a man in his 30s or 40s, last seen wearing brown pants and a tan jacket. Residents are urged to check security footage for suspicious activity.
Deputies in Rochester, Wash., arrested a man found sleeping near a propane fill station and discovered a homemade explosive device during a search. The Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad was called to dispose of the device, and the suspect now faces charges for unlawful possession of explosives.
A shooting in Seattle's South Park area left one man dead inside a bullet-riddled vehicle on Wednesday night. Police are investigating the incident and seeking the shooter, while the King County Sheriff's Office gathers evidence from the scene. Security cameras in the vicinity may provide leads in the case.
The Odd Fellows Building in Seattle is undergoing renovations, with the Century Ballroom rebranded as the Reverie Ballroom and its bar now named The Art Table. New owner Sander Raav plans to focus on cocktails and contemporary art, aiming for a grand opening October 3rd through 5th.