An armed carjacking in Woodinville triggered a multi‑county pursuit that ended in crashes in Bellevue and Pierce County; investigators say injuries were not serious.

A black bear was seen in Renton's Highlands Park area Monday. Police and wildlife officials urged residents to secure trash and keep pets inside.

A Rainier Valley family says pandemic‑era debt and repeated break‑ins have put Thien Phat at risk of eviction. Neighbors and a GoFundMe campaign are stepping in to help.

UW Police are investigating a homicide at Nordheim Court student apartments; residents were told to shelter in place while officers search for a person of interest.

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.