Martin Naughton, the Dundalk-born founder of Glen Dimplex, has died aged 87 after falling ill while travelling in the U.S. He built a global appliances group and backed STEM scholarships.

A man in his 20s was killed Friday in Lake City's 12000 block of 40th Ave NE as police search for a suspect and vehicle.

Washington L&I fined Moxee-based Superbee Contracting $692,750 after finding failures to provide written job terms and safe transportation to nearly 1,200 workers.

Bellevue police arrested a 35-year-old after an attempted downtown stabbing. Detectives are asking witnesses and anyone with video to contact investigators.

A WARN filing shows INDUS Technology plans to cut about 120 jobs supporting Navy work on the Kitsap Peninsula, hitting technicians, logisticians and electronics roles. Federal contract records tie the work to Keyport and Bangor sites.

Seattle police searched the Westwood neighborhood Thursday night for a person wanted on domestic‑violence‑related warrants, neighbors and radio traffic reported. Officers checked yards and trails across a wide swath of the area.

A DuPont hearing examiner approved permits for a contested CalPortland mine expansion; opponents warn dewatering could drain springs that feed Sequalitchew Creek. Appeals are underway.

K2 Space is opening a Seattle‑area engineering hub to support production of large, high‑power satellites after its Gravitas demonstrator reached orbit. The move taps local aerospace talent and follows new defense and commercial contracts.

Bothell has launched a formal review to consider annexation into the Shoreline Fire Department RFA; the city is recruiting pro/con committee members ahead of a possible Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. Staff will analyze service, governance and financial impacts.

Two big Independence Day gatherings land in Puyallup this weekend — drive‑in fireworks at the fair on Friday and an America 250 celebration downtown on Saturday. Organizers recommend early arrival and list free downtown parking options.

Seattle Fire says crews are responding to a building fire in the 2100 block of NW 77th St and urged people to avoid the area. There was no immediate word on injuries.

Tukwila police say a suspect in a reported sexual assault was found hiding in a dumpster; officers recovered a firearm and booked him into jail.

Great American Diner & Bar has closed its Junction dining room after nearly nine years. Owners say the pause is temporary as they search for a nearby spot to reopen.