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The former owners of Royal India Cuisine, Mohammad and Aeisha Bhatti, face felony theft charges for failing to pay employees nearly $45,000 between 2021 and 2023. The Washington State Attorney General filed multiple counts against them after receiving 41 wage theft complaints. The investigation confirmed that the Bhattis had the financial means to pay their workers.
Eviction filings in Washington state surged to historic levels, with King County reporting a 66% increase over pre-pandemic figures in January 2025. The rise results from escalating rents, stagnant wages, and the expiration of pandemic-era protections, straining the state's Right to Counsel program. Advocates hope new rent stabilization laws will alleviate some pressure on tenants.
The State Route 99 tunnel in Seattle will close for maintenance from 10 p.m. on June 6 to 6 a.m. on June 7. Drivers should take alternate routes as the tunnel will undergo fire suppression testing, drain cleaning, and light repairs during this period.
A fatal crash occurred early Thursday morning in Lynnwood, claiming the life of 30-year-old Matthew C. Connelly. The driver lost control of his 2008 Toyota Highlander, striking a guardrail and was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Lynnwood police reported multiple incidents of theft, DUI, and domestic assault from May 25 to May 28. Notable cases include a felony organized retail theft and several vehicle thefts across the city. These incidents reflect ongoing concerns about crime in the area.
Fifty high school students convened at the Edmonds Waterfront Center for the third annual Edmonds Youth Environmental Summit. City Councilmember Susan Paine emphasized the need for youth engagement in local elections as participants attended workshops addressing climate action, wildlife issues, and sustainable practices.
A crash on State Route 525 in Lynnwood, Washington, resulted in at least one fatality early Thursday morning. The incident occurred in the southbound lanes near the I-5 and I-405 interchange, prompting a response from local authorities.
Sno-Isle Libraries’ Third Graders Read Together program engages 6,600 students this year, promoting reading as a lifelong skill. The program, which includes activities like voting for the winning OTTER Award book, has expanded from 29 to 80 schools since its inception in 2013. The 2025 OTTER Award winner is "The Skull" by Jon Klassen.
Tens of thousands of low-income Washington residents risk losing food assistance under a GOP bill passed by the U.S. House. If approved, stricter work requirements could eliminate benefits for 79,000 people and reduce them for 149,000 more, according to state estimates.
A 63-year-old registered sex offender was arrested in Lynnwood after a two-week investigation into a felony sexual assault against a massage business employee in Edmonds. The suspect faces a charge of indecent liberties and was released on a $100,000 bond. Police encourage other victims to report similar incidents.