Seven teens, ages 15-17, assaulted a staff member at Echo Glen Children's Center and escaped overnight, according to the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO).
Echo Glen is a medium-maximum security facility run by the Department of Children, Youth and Family Services (DCYF).
Three of the teens who escaped were apprehended in Burien. Law enforcement is still searching for the other four. DCYF has been working with law enforcement statewide in the investigation and search efforts. Read more
Shortened hours have started at Alki Beach and Golden Gardens, according to the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department.
The parks are currently open from 4 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. through Sept. 3. The parks will return to their normal closing time of 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 4.
This is the second time Parks and Recreation has introduced shortened hours at the two parks. The department hopes the shortened hours will assist in addressing "dangerous and/or illegal behavior typical of summer evening uses at these two parks in response to public input and nearby community complaints." Read more
There’s something special in the air this week and our resident gardening expert Ciscoe Morris said Washingtonians better “get used to it because our cottonwood trees aren’t going anywhere!”
Morris answered the questions from the many who noticed the skies filled with “fluffy white cotton stuff” and said a common misconception is easy to clear up. Read more
A Shoreline church celebrated on Sunday receiving a new Celtic cross after thieves stole the church's original cross during the pandemic.
The stolen cross was donated to the church back in 2003, by a family within the congregation.
Reverend David Marshall of St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church in Shoreline said with insurance and generous donations from the community, the church was able to work with the original artist of the cross to remake a new five-foot tall, three-and-a-half-foot wide cross, in honor of the church's namesake. Read more
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of spring and summer travel for families.
Including travel and event expenses in your financial plan will help you avoid a hefty bill in the end, according to Northwestern Mutual-Seattle.
Schanice Staples, a financial advisor for Northwestern Mutual-Seattle, shared some tips for families on KING 5. Read more
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