Tacoma restaurateur Hailey Hernandez was severely burned in a home accident; neighbors and local businesses have raised more than $56,000 to help cover care and recovery.

A former Denney detention officer alleges she was retaliated against and fired after reporting sexual harassment and misconduct involving detained minors.

Rep. Marilyn Strickland secured $8.165M in FY26 federal funds for 12 South Sound projects, from an Interurban Trail fix to fire engines and a fairgrounds emergency center.

Woodland Park Zoo is turning its Family Farm into Wild Encounters, a phased revamp that adds a lorikeet aviary and Aldabra tortoises. Phase 1 is slated for summer 2026.

A 45-year-old man was found dead early Thursday near Puyallup; detectives and forensics are on scene while warrants are processed.

Theodore Nation, identified in a 2025 federal probe of the International District, was sentenced to 30 months after a sweep that seized kilograms of suspected fentanyl.

UW is mailing settlement checks from a $4M fund to students who paid for in‑person classes during Winter and Spring 2020; awards average about $40.

Court filings show Kaleb Prince Tramble will be tried as an adult in the death of Messiah Washington, who was shot inside a Hilltop apartment elevator. He has pleaded not guilty and is being held on $1M bail.

An early-morning shooting in Tacoma’s Hilltop left one person dead and prompted a homicide investigation. Detectives are canvassing the area and seeking tips.

Kent police say a 64-year-old woman was struck and killed after standing on BNSF tracks Tuesday evening. Investigators reviewed video and Sound Transit reported delays.

Steady rain moves into Seattle Monday with a high near 51°F. A Flood Watch affects the Skokomish Valley — expect wet commutes and plan ahead.

Light rain and fog this morning with a Coastal Flood Advisory until 10 a.m. Sunday. Watch low-lying shorelines and the Skokomish River.

Health officials say a traveler with confirmed measles passed through Sea‑Tac on Jan. 22; exposure windows and county outbreak updates are now public. Vaccination remains the top defense.