A 41-year-old Kent man was shot and killed early Sunday at a graduation party on E. Cherry Hill Street. Police have detained a 40-year-old man and are urging witnesses to contact the tip line.

A tenant‑improvement permit shows Seattle Children’s planning a maternal‑fetal medicine clinic at Point Ruston, listing about $1.6M in build‑out work and an October 2026 start window.

A 19-year-old was tracked down by K9 Clark after abandoning a stolen car in unincorporated Tacoma.

A Kenmore Air flight went down in the San Juan Islands Thursday evening; authorities say the Coast Guard is investigating and passenger status is unclear.

A man sitting on a downtown Seattle sidewalk was stabbed Thursday night; police arrested a suspect after a short foot chase and the victim was taken to Harborview. Injuries were described as non-life-threatening.

A fast-moving wildfire near Beverly and Schwana prompted Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations and destroyed multiple homes. State crews and air tankers are battling the blaze while shelters operate in Mattawa.

South Seattle College and the Mars Society signed a 10‑year MOA to build a Moon‑ and Mars‑analog research station on the West Seattle campus, with an inflatable mock‑up arriving this summer.

A solid-waste truck took down wires near 16th and Myrtle, cutting power to more than 2,100 customers across West Seattle, White Center and South Park.

A logging-company warehouse went up in flames Wednesday beside Arlington Municipal Airport, sending heavy black smoke and drawing multiple fire crews to the scene.

Downtown Bellevue turns into an arts showcase this Friday through Sunday with 350+ artists, hands‑on family programming and new evening concerts.

The Seafair Parade of Ships passed West Seattle on Tuesday, with USS Cincinnati and Coast Guard cutters crossing Elliott Bay. Free ship tours at Pier 66 are set for Wednesday and Thursday with REAL ID required.

An outside review says the Gates Foundation made no payments to Jeffrey Epstein. The finding follows months of scrutiny and leaves donors and lawmakers watching for more details.

Smoke will reach Puget Sound this afternoon; most monitors should read moderate but pockets may get worse. Officials advise extra caution for sensitive people.