Fire and police searched the Duwamish River under the West Seattle Bridge after an abandoned car was spotted on the high span. Early‑morning searches had not located anyone.

A person was trapped after a single-vehicle crash Saturday in the 200 block of NW 55th Street as Seattle Fire crews stabilized the car and removed its roof to free the occupant.

Regional agencies signed off on Bellevue’s plan to use tax‑increment financing for a $200–$225M pedestrian and bike bridge over I‑405. The City Council will vote on the ordinance on May 20.

A suspect was arrested in the April 23 Tacoma shooting that killed 32‑year‑old Khiree Shakur Johnson‑Scott; investigators say the probe remains active and are seeking tips.

Dick’s Drive‑In has filed a pre‑application with Renton planners, signaling interest in an 11th location south of Seattle. The step is preliminary and nonbinding but worth watching.

A speeding car struck a utility pole in Tacoma, killing the driver and cutting power that delayed Elmhurst Elementary, deputies say.

A UW-led study found older adults whose memory problems affect daily life are more likely to live with unsecured guns; researchers urge clinicians to pair counseling with lock distribution.

Seattle Fire crews responded to reports of an underground vault fire near University Way NE and NE 42nd St. Authorities urged people to avoid the area.

An 18-year-old was arrested after an alleged knife threat at Hing Hay Park in Seattle; community members detained the suspect until officers arrived and police opened an assault investigation.

Freakout’s big fall festival is on hiatus as the nonprofit redirects resources to smaller shows and label work amid funding uncertainty.

A family-run Somali cafe built from pop-ups is setting up shop in Renton, promising Somali tea, pastries and a gathering space. Owners hope to open as soon as June.

Vancouver’s Circle Wellness is bringing its private thermal Circuit to Seattle this summer. The single‑suite spa offers private 90‑ and 120‑minute sessions built around heat‑and‑cold contrast.

SDOT plans to remove more than 50 parking spaces on 14th Ave W in Queen Anne to improve emergency access; neighbors are protesting and a community Q&A is set for Wednesday.