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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Case dismissed for WA teen accused of stabbing, killing mom's boyfriend
The Brief A 16-year-old Pierce County teen's homicide case, involving the stabbing death of his mother's boyfriend, has been dismissed. Authorities determined the stabbing was a justifiable homicide, leading to the closure of the case. Due to juvenile laws, detectives could not directly interview the teen and obtained his statement through his defense attorney. PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. - A 16-year-old boy accused of stabbing and killing his mother's boyfriend last month has had his case dismissed, with authorities determining the homicide was justifiable. What's new in the case The Pierce County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that the case, stemming from an April 30 incident, is now closed. The teen was booked into Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center following the stabbing. Due to Washington state juvenile laws enacted in 2021, detectives were unable to directly interview the teen to gather his account of events. Investigators instead sought his statement through his defense attorney. He was released from Remann Hall on May 13 to home monitoring while the investigation continued. "We are thankful this case can finally be closed, and this young man can move forward with love and support from his family and community," the Pierce County Sheriff's Office stated in a May 29 news release. The backstory Deputies responded to a reported stabbing at the Conventry Court Apartments in the Midland area early on April 30. Authorities said the 16-year-old stabbed his mother's boyfriend during a domestic dispute involving his mother. The 23-year-old man was transported to a hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries. Initial reports from early May identified the teen as 15 years old, and prosecutors had indicated plans to charge him as an adult with second-degree murder. Court documents at the time stated the teen told investigators he did not intend for the death to occur and that he was scared. The Source Information in this story came from the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. Judge orders UW lab technician to be released from ICE detention in Tacoma, WA Seattle-area Catholic school says US Border Patrol detained students of color Major 5-day SR 18 shut down to start Thursday in Snoqualmie Climbers, skier rescued at Mt. Baker in 48-hour span Mandatory driver's education to expand under new Washington law To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Axios
5 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Microsoft and Costco named among most trusted brands
Some Seattle-area companies rank among the world's most trusted big brands, according to the latest Axios Harris Poll 100 reputation rankings. How it works: The survey is the result of a partnership between Axios and Harris Poll to gauge the reputation of the most visible brands in America, based on 20 years of Harris Poll research. Zoom in: Redmond-based Microsoft ranked as the No. 3 most trusted company among this year's top 100 brands, jumping 15 spots from last year. Costco — headquartered in Issaquah — ranked fifth, up from No. 11 last year. Nintendo and Amazon both ranked in the top 20, placing them in the "very good" reputation category. T-Mobile and Starbucks were 54th and 71st, respectively. Yes, but: Boeing ranked 88th, in the "very poor" category. The aerospace giant, which was founded in Seattle and has factories in Renton and Everett, has struggled in recent years to rebound from a series of quality and safety problems. Those incidents included a door plug blowout that caused an airplane panel to fly off mid-flight in January 2024, and two 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Portland man convicted after trying to meet children for sex at Seattle hotel
This story was originally published on A 64-year-old man from Portland has been sentenced to four years in federal prison after traveling across state lines to have sex with minors, according to a news release from Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller Tuesday. Marc David McCool was arrested on May 16, 2024, after arriving at a Seattle-area hotel where he believed he would meet a 7 and 11-year-old for sex. According to case records, McCool had initially reached out to a social media ad posted by undercover agents. For more than six weeks, police said McCool described his sexual interest in children over the Kik Messenger app. Ultimately, McCool decided to travel to Seattle. He was arrested after traveling by train and a rideshare to a Seattle hotel. When police arrested McCool, they allegedly found condoms, baby oil, rope, and stuffed animals. In court, McCool said his life has been forever changed. He told the judge he had lost everything and harmed his relationships with everyone he loves. He expressed hope of receiving treatment while in prison. The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigation as part of the Seattle Police Department Internet Crimes against Children Task Force.
Axios
20-05-2025
- Axios
Spot shrimp season hits Seattle — but blink and you'll miss it
A fleet of small boats on Elliott Bay on Wednesday is a sign that Seattle's short but oh-so-sweet spot shrimp season is on. Why it matters: It's so popular — and the delicacy so limited — that the shrimping season is down to just four hours in Seattle, as the state works to prevent overharvesting and to protect future hauls. Driving the news: Washington's Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is opening the 2025 recreational spot shrimp season in select marine areas across Puget Sound on Wednesday while keeping others closed due to declining populations. Shrimping will be allowed in Elliott Bay from 9am to 1pm, and it's expected to be packed, WDFW spokesperson Chase Gunnell told Axios. Additional dates may be announced later. Several marine areas, including west of Alki, Bremerton Bainbridge, Tacoma and Vashon Island and South Puget Sound, are closed completely due to low spot shrimp population, per WDFW. Other areas, like Hood Canal, Deception Pass and parts of the San Juan Islands, may see additional open dates through July. The big picture: With both the population in the region and the popularity of the sport rising, the department has to be careful of overharvesting, said WDFW biologist Don Velasquez in a statement, explaining why there are more shrimping opportunities this year in Hood Canal and Discovery Bay but fewer in central Puget Sound. Fun fact: Spot prawns are the largest shrimp in the Sound, occasionally reaching a length of 9 inches. Between the lines: The fishery is managed by WDFW and Northwest Treaty Tribes, who have rights to half the harvestable population, per WDFW. If you go: Know the rules and make sure you have a valid shellfish/seaweed license, which is required for all shrimpers age 15 and older. You can get one: Online at At a regional office; Or from hundreds of license vendors around the state. Seattle-area shrimpers should plan to arrive at boat launches several hours before the opening and be mindful of weather conditions and safe boating rules, said Gunnell. Zoom in: WDFW recommends sturdy shrimp pots with 1-inch mesh (to target adult spot shrimp) and at least 400 feet of weighted line. Don't forget a yellow buoy with your name and address. Pots can be dropped an hour before the fishery opens. Set your gear well away from ferry lanes — or risk having it confiscated. Reality check: Can't catch your own? You can often find fresh or frozen spot shrimp at local seafood markets or occasionally directly from commercial fishers at marinas like Ballard's Fishermen's Terminal.
Geek Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Geek Wire
Seattle startup Trellis Health launches to help women navigate pregnancy and postpartum care
GeekWire's startup coverage documents the Pacific Northwest entrepreneurial scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter , and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and venture capital directory . (Trellis Health Image) Trellis Health released its iOS app on Tuesday as the Seattle-based health tech startup aims to use AI and personalized data to improve healthcare for women. Founded in 2022, Trellis' software provides recommendations, insights, and tracking based on personal medical records and guidance from doctors and maternity specialists. It is focusing on pregnancy and postpartum care. Trellis CEO and co-founder Estelle Giraud is a scientist and a former senior manager at biotech giant Illumina. She co-founded Trellis with Ryan Nabat, a former engineer at BlueOwl, Spect, and Virta Health. The company is aiming to address what it describes as 'glaring gaps in women's health' and replace late-night Google searches. 'We're building the foundation for generational, proactive consumer health with a private and secure digital health platform that uses AI to translate years of your health context into actionable, intelligent insights paired with innovative care solutions,' Giraud said in a statement last month. The company does not take insurance and charges an annual subscription fee of $96. It is partnering with Milkwise to provide digital lactation consulting, and Mavida for mental health support. Trellis was recently featured in GeekWire's startup radar series and announced a $1.8 million seed round last month. It participated in the Techstars Seattle accelerator in 2023. Investors include Palette Ventures, NEXTBLUE, Suncoast Ventures, Sundial Foundation, and Swizzle Ventures, which has Seattle-area roots. Earlier this month the company added six medical professionals to an advisory board.
