Seattle production studios say a suspected theft ring is drilling locks and stealing high‑end camera gear, with one reported loss nearing $500,000. Owners are confronting suspects and tightening security.

A Redmond Police drone helped officers locate and arrest a suspect after an April 6 assault on Redmond Way. The department says multiple bank cards and IDs were recovered at the scene.

Washington bars many pre‑hire pot tests, but federal rules and safety carve‑outs mean some jobs still face screening. Here’s what the law actually does.

An emailed bomb threat forced Garfield High to evacuate Friday; police swept the campus, found no explosives and recovered a note that demanded bitcoin.

Seattle Kraken say Ron Francis has concluded his tenure as president of hockey operations in a mutual transition that hands day‑to‑day control to GM Jason Botterill.

A planned World Cup fan plaza beside Lumen Field will instead be fenced and used as a charter‑bus staging area, city records and reporting show. The change remaps match‑day logistics and nearby activations.

Troopers arrested a 49‑year‑old Olympia man after seizing digital files investigators say include child sexual abuse and voyeur videos. Authorities say forensic review is ongoing and tips are requested.

A PNAS study by UW and Drexel finds roughly 73% of Indigenous people killed by police from 2013–2024 died on or within 10 miles of reservations, highlighting policing and investment gaps.

Kent police are investigating a fatal stabbing outside a business and a separate neighborhood shooting. Detectives say details are limited and are asking the public for tips.

Puget Sound Energy renewed a major lease at The Summit in Bellevue, keeping its headquarters on the Eastside and signaling confidence in the local office market.

Seattle Fire says its Health One outreach teams will now operate seven days a week, expanding mobile care and case management beyond weekdays. Officials point to growing demand for non‑emergency medical and behavioral‑health support.

Surveillance video compiles a spate of smash-and-grab burglaries across the Seattle region, leaving storefronts damaged and owners demanding protections. Police are investigating and seeking tips.

Two new lit turf fields opened in north Gig Harbor and are taking reservations. The YMCA will operate the site and has posted hours, rates and a booking calendar.