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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Kittitas County deputy turned himself in and was booked on felony firearm charges after a dispute at Roslyn’s Brick Saloon. The Washington State Patrol is investigating and the deputy is on leave.
Two teens climbed to the top of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge Saturday night and were arrested; westbound SR 16 traffic was stopped for nearly two hours. Authorities say the pair face trespassing and obstruction allegations.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cloudy Sunday, highs near 64°F, then rain returns Monday into Tuesday with coastal small‑craft concerns. Plan extra time for wet afternoon commutes.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A $21.5 million retrofit is anchoring statues, pinning masonry and restoring Suzzallo Library’s historic windows, with final work expected by December 2026.
Janicki Industries will build an $800M, two‑million‑sq‑ft manufacturing campus in Great Falls, creating roughly 1,000 jobs within five years and up to 2,000 at full buildout.
A Newport teacher was jailed on suspicion of incest after investigators say she had sexual contact with two teenage boys. School officials have placed her on leave as the probe continues.
Cloudy start with highs in the upper 50s. Expect likely showers and a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon.
A 46-year-old was arrested after a 26-year-old was fatally stabbed outside the Grandview Apartments on Veterans Drive. Detectives say the men knew each other and there is no ongoing threat.
Cloudy and cool Friday in Seattle with a mid‑day chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Cooler, unsettled Saturday with small hail and mountain snow possible.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Sound Transit staff recommended a 14‑station fare‑gate pilot, estimating $79–88M in construction and a two‑to‑five‑year payback with $30M+ annual upside after recouping costs.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Maritime Gig Festival returns to Gig Harbor June 6–7, drawing thousands and prompting street closures, shuttle service and timed detours downtown.
Two World War II–era 90mm tank projectiles were uncovered during a Tacoma home renovation; Tacoma and Army EOD teams removed them and said they lacked explosive filler.
Late Wednesday, police and Seattle Fire crews responded to a shooting in Highland Park. One person suffered multiple gunshot wounds and officers checked Riverview Playfield.
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