Modrite Fire Rages Toward Rodgers Bar | Seattle News

SeaTac Officer-Involved Shooting Under Review | Seattle News

A fatal officer-involved shooting in SeaTac has sparked a major investigation led by Renton Police as part of the Valley Independent Investigation Team — a multi-agency effort ensuring transparency and accountability. The incident occurred late Sunday night near the intersection of South 192nd and 16th Avenue South after a crash escalated into gunfire, resulting in the death of a 33-year-old man. Authorities are actively gathering evidence to reconstruct the events leading up to the shooting, with updates expected as the probe continues. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/efd1707ebced8ef8

Gates Foundation and Epstein Meetings | Seattle News

Bill Gates admits he made a grave error in judgment by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein, as a WilmerHale review uncovers troubling ties between the Gates Foundation and the convicted sex offender — including meetings at Epstein’s Manhattan home and on the foundation’s campus, a stalled global health investment fund Epstein pitched, and a grant to an organization led by someone connected to Epstein. While the foundation insists no illegal payments were made and denies wrongdoing, documents show Gates’ name surfaced in Justice Department files. Epstein had already pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor before these meetings. Gates’ team explored Epstein’s proposal for a donor pool but Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/deac3cbf8b003b2b

Doctor Hired Hitmen on Dark Web | Seattle News

A Spokane doctor plotted to murder, kidnap, and drug his ex-wife using the dark web—paying $60K in Bitcoin for her abduction, heroin injection, and week-long hostage ordeal—while also targeting a former colleague with a $2K beating plot. His twisted scheme included framing her with drugs, forcing a sexual relationship, and even wanting her son addicted. Caught in August 2022, he pleaded guilty to interstate threats, got 96 months in prison, and lost his medical license for endangering public trust. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cd612970c439f3f3

Commissioner Pushes for Workplace Review | Seattle News

Commissioner Rachel Grant raised urgent alarms about a toxic workplace culture in Public Health and Social Services, warning that staff turnover costs taxpayers and weakens community services — all while employees fear retaliation. She proposed an independent third-party review with confidential reporting, but faced pushback from colleagues who called for more time, especially after the County Manager suggested a closed-door executive session. The Board Chair agreed to hear HR’s updates, and the County Manager confirmed HR is actively investigating all complaints. Grant temporarily withdrew her motion, planning to reintroduce it after the executive session — signaling this issue is far from resolved. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/47ee425816d5a7e7

Two Lives Lost in Crisis | Seattle News

Two brothers lost in a devastating double tragedy: David Poplack died from multiple head and neck injuries, ruled a homicide, prompting authorities to search for his son Forest—found days later, arrested, and then died of a medical emergency in police custody. The family calls it a catastrophic mental health crisis and pleads for compassion as they grieve both lives lost in heartbreaking succession. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/90da292e34834f7f