Seattle police arrested 11 people during a coordinated retail-theft sweep at Westwood Village, recovering about $2,800. One suspect is tied to roughly $17,000 in alleged thefts.

Mount Si trails were closed Tuesday after a bear encounter injured two people. Crews evacuated both hikers while WDFW searched the area.

A pedestrian was killed Monday after being struck by a vehicle on South Tacoma Way in Tacoma. Police say the driver remained at the scene and was not arrested.

A technical problem briefly knocked Washington’s 911 voice system offline on June 15, leaving dispatchers without location data before service was restored. Agencies are investigating.

A 63-year-old Spanaway man died after his pickup crashed into a camper trailer early June 13. The Medical Examiner lists the case as pending and investigators are probing the scene.

Create World relaunched sales at MARI Bellevue and says the 138‑unit tower is about 60% sold, with roughly 50 residences still available.

Seattle Fire crews are on scene in the 900 block of Dexter Ave N after a technician got stuck atop an elevator car; the department asked people to avoid the area.

A National Weather Service watch warns gusty winds and low humidity across eastern Washington Tuesday; any new fires could spread quickly.

New county assessment notices show downtown Spokane office and apartment values slipping while manufactured homes and vacant land tick up.

Bellevue advanced a plan to widen utility‑bill discounts — preserving deep aid for seniors while adding 35% relief for many more households pending 2027 budget approval.

Kirkland police are asking for tips after a 14-year-old Shiba named Parker was taken outside the QFC at Kirkland Urban. The dog needs medication and monitoring.

Seasonal low tides have returned to Puget Sound, exposing flats and prompting closures after toxic shellfish tests. Officials urge harvesters to check maps and cook shellfish thoroughly.

A widening price gap is sending buyers south: Tacoma’s single‑family medians sat near $500K in May while Seattle topped $1,037,500, drawing interest from families and first‑time buyers. Brokers and NWMLS data show quick sales at entry price points and fierce competition for waterfront lots.