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.

Hundreds briefly occupied Gerberding Hall at the University of Washington during a national ICE Out action, delivering four demands on ICE cooperation, surveillance and protections.

A Tacoma teen pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years after prosecutors say he ordered the Valentine’s Day killing of 18-year-old Kadony Robbins.

Seattle Councilmember Rivera supports Mayor Wilson's initiative to prepare for a possible increase in ICE enforcement, highlighting concerns about federal overreach and the need for local government to protect the community.

A Ballard homeowner says he used a hammer to fend off two people who kicked in his door, and neighbors say the episode highlights persistent break‑ins. Officials have issued statements and neighbors are pushing for action.