Mercer Island’s $420K Scam Shock, City Claws Back Cash, Taxpayers Eat $50K
Mercer Island recovered $370,350.94 of $420,350.94 lost to a contractor-impostor check scam, leaving a $50,000 deductible hit and prompting new vendor controls. Police say a suspect was identified and funds seized from bank accounts.
From Glassyard To Shelter Yard, West Seattle Lot Eyed For Tiny Homes, RV Hub
A concept site plan would put about 20 tiny homes and up to 72 RV spaces on the state‑owned Glassyard in southeast West Seattle as city leaders push to expand shelter. The filing is preliminary and would need state and city sign‑offs.
U District Cult Classic, Scarecrow Video Snaps Up Its Building, Beats Eviction
Scarecrow Video purchased its University District building after an emergency fundraising drive, giving the nonprofit permanent control of its 150,000+ title archive. The buy ends months of uncertainty about the store’s future on Roosevelt Way.
Herron Island Horror, Judge Locks Up Local Man Without Bail in Double Killing
A Pierce County judge ordered James Carnagey held without bail after he pleaded not guilty in the Herron Island double homicide; prosecutors have moved to detain him. The case follows a December welfare check that uncovered two fatal stab wounds.












