An early‑morning RV explosion on Beacon Hill rekindled neighbors' safety fears as crews and outreach teams cleared charred debris while the city accelerates shelter plans.

Holland Partner Group is proposing a seven-story, 185-unit building on the Fremont block that held Roxy’s Diner, with ground-floor retail and active permit work underway.

BC Place installed a FIFA-grade grass pitch and finished major upgrades ahead of seven World Cup matches, with organizers expecting packed crowds this summer. The changes aim to meet FIFA rules and leave a venue legacy for Vancouver.

A sudden dust storm near Spangle last Wednesday dropped visibility to near zero and set off multiple collisions that closed U.S. 195.

Seattle added nearly 19,000 residents in 2025, but state data show the city's growth pace cooled and gains clustered near transit corridors. Analysts point to migration shifts and office weakness.

A 28-year-old Bellingham man faces vehicular homicide and related charges after a crash east of Ferndale that left one driver dead. Investigators say the vehicle was reported stolen.

Regional crews hoisted a critically injured hiker off Mount Si’s Haystack Rock amid hail and snow; agencies urge hikers to prepare for sudden weather changes.

A brief funnel cloud appeared over Normandy Park on May 16 and faded within minutes. Forecasters said it was short‑lived and caused no reported damage.

A man in his 50s fell about 15 feet through the ceiling at LA Fitness Ballard and was taken to Harborview; Seattle police say he faces property‑damage charges.

An April dog fight in Steilacoom led to shots fired and a temporary lockdown at Steilacoom High School. Authorities say the scene was secured and investigations are ongoing.

A Kitsap County man says counselors at a state‑placed treatment program pushed Christian teachings and hurled anti‑gay slurs while his treatment was court‑ordered. He’s asking a federal judge to stop the practice and seek damages.

King County issued a stay‑out advisory for Green Lake after tests detected toxic cyanobacteria at the west beach. Officials are posting signs and monitoring water quality.

Bellevue police say an arrest followed a March 2 tip about a fraud scheme; detectives say the probe expanded beyond the city. Officer Kankam led the inquiry.