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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Coast Guard Jayhawk airlifted a woman and a teen from Mount Ellinor after they fell down an avalanche chute on Sunday. Both were flown to Olympia and evaluated at St. Peter's Hospital.
A pedestrian was pinned under a car at Pine and Bellevue Monday night; Seattle Fire extricated the victim and Seattle police are investigating.
A Queen Anne shop owner says she was "betrayed" after the man who attacked her was released from county custody months earlier than expected.
A head-on crash on U.S. 101 near Palo Alto Road killed one person and injured two others, closing the highway overnight as state troopers investigate.
Kennewick police arrested a 14‑year‑old in Richland Tuesday in connection with the Dec. 3 killing outside Heatherstone Apartments. Investigators say footage and social‑media posts helped build the case.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny this afternoon; rain returns Monday with a rain-and-snow mix and possible wet flakes into Tuesday. Mountains will see the heaviest snowfall.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Crews poured concrete at Roosevelt Way NE & NE 125th as SDOT advances a roundabout and protected bike and bus upgrades tied to the Pinehurst light‑rail stop. Progress photos show the new island, medians and curb work.
Food & Drinks in ...
Hawaii’s Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya has opened in downtown Kirkland, bringing signature tonkotsu bowls and izakaya plates to the Eastside.
A high‑speed stop on I‑5 near Port of Tacoma Road ended in a crash and a four‑mile morning backup. Authorities arrested a suspect on eluding and DUI suspicions.
Baba’s Kabab Shop, from the team behind Naan N Curry, is coming to downtown Bellevue this spring with kebabs, biryani and slow‑simmered curries. The owner says the concept aims to spotlight whole spices over sheer heat.
Politics & Govt in ...
Gov. Bob Ferguson said the House cleared a bill that would make possession of police‑style badges by civilians a gross misdemeanor amid rising impersonation incidents.
Seattle plans temporary protective barriers at Pike Place Market this spring to protect pedestrians during the 2026 World Cup. The move grows from last year’s pilot and will be tested over the summer.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Meta appears ready to fit out a nine‑story Spring District tower in Bellevue that was delivered as a shell in 2024, a move that could reactivate a large block of Eastside office space.
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