WA Deckhand Todd Meadows Dies At 25 During ‘Deadliest Catch’ Filming, Captain Says
A Washington state fisherman who appeared on the Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch has died at…
WA Deckhand Todd Meadows Dies At 25 During ‘Deadliest Catch’ Filming, Captain Says
A Washington state fisherman who appeared on the Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch has died at just 25 years old. Todd Meadows, a deckhand featured on the long-running reality series about Alaskan crab fishing, died on Wednesday, Feb. 25, according to a tribute shared by his captain. Captain Rick Shelford announced the death in a Facebook…
Everett Criminalizes Unlicensed Mobile Food Vending, Authorizes Jail Time
Unlicensed mobile food vendors in Everett could now face fines and potential jail time under a new city law. The Everett City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Wednesday, Feb. 11, making it a criminal offense to operate an unlicensed mobile food vending unit within city limits. Under the ordinance, a “Responsible Operator” — defined as…
Man Dies After Stabbing At Covington Clubhouse; Suspect Arrested
A man was killed in a stabbing at a Covington clubhouse, and deputies arrested a suspect nearby. The stabbing was reported around 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Timberline Clubhouse, located at 19300 SE 267th St., the King County Sheriff’s Office said. Dispatchers received a call about a disturbance and were told someone had…
Moving To Port Townsend? Locals Warn Of Rain, Real Estate, And ‘Cursed’ Roundabout
A woman planning a cross-country move to Port Townsend sparked a flood of advice this week — drawing more than 200 comments from locals eager to share what life is really like in the Victorian seaport town. In a post to the “Port Townsend Community” Facebook group, Shannon Linn said she is currently living in…
Attorney Overheard Talk Of US Strike On Iran At DC Restaurant Hours Before Bombing: Report
Famed defense attorney Mark Geragos claims he overheard strangers at a Washington, D.C., restaurant discussing the US bombing of Iran hours before American and Israeli strikes began. Geragos told TMZ he was seated at the bar area of Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab around 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, when he heard a…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Killed In Massive US-Israeli Strikes: Report
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in sweeping US and Israeli airstrikes, CNN reports, marking a dramatic escalation in a widening Middle East conflict that has already left more than 200 people dead and triggered retaliation across the region. Khamenei was killed in an underground fortified location during coordinated strikes Saturday, Feb. 28,…
Costco Sold Salmonella-Contaminated Chicken Without Warning, Lawsuit Alleges
A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Costco misled customers by selling rotisserie and raw chicken products allegedly linked to persistent Salmonella contamination while promoting them as safe and high quality. The lawsuit, filed Thursday, Feb. 12 in Seattle federal court, was brought by Costco member Lisa Taylor of Missouri on behalf of consumers nationwide who…
Courthouse Chaos: 20 Evaluated After Suspected Fentanyl Exposure In Snohomish County Courtroom
Emergency crews responded to the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett after around 20 people were potentially exposed to suspected fentanyl residue inside a courtroom during a trial. The incident unfolded late Thursday morning, Feb. 19, prompting a significant response from Everett Fire and the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, according to fire officials. Authorities later clarified…
Feds Probe Puyallup Schools After Teen Wrestler Alleges Assault By Male Competitor
The US Department of Education has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the Puyallup School District following reports that a 16-year-old female wrestler was sexually assaulted during a match against a male competitor in a girls-only division. The department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced Friday, Feb. 13, that it initiated a directed investigation…
Lyft Driver Trapped Tacoma Woman In Car, Sexually Assaulted Her, Lawsuit Claims
A Tacoma woman is suing Lyft, alleging a driver sexually assaulted her after trapping her inside his vehicle during a ride. In her lawsuit filed in Seattle federal court in January, the woman – identified in court documents as V.G. – alleges the assault occurred on July 26, 2023, after she ordered a Lyft ride…
