King County prosecutors refiled charges in the 2020 Bothell officer shooting after years of competency and civil‑commitment proceedings. An arraignment is set for July 6.

Seattle police detained one person after a brief disturbance near Cal Anderson Park during Capitol Hill PrideFest when a group reportedly assaulted people and began tossing eggs.

Bellevue police arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the October 2025 death of a 27-year-old woman; the suspect is being held on $5 million bail.

WSDOT amplified the NWS warning on June 29 as forecasters predict extreme heat this week. King County has cooling resources and agencies urge extra precautions.

Gray morning and cool temps Monday, highs near 70°F. Small Craft Advisories affect coastal waters into Tuesday, June 30.

Unionized staff at Ballard’s Walrus and the Carpenter ended an eight-day strike after a tentative contract capped the disputed service charge and restored tips.

Sheriff's deputies say the Southwest Precinct, aided by K‑9 Quinn, seized roughly 11 pounds of narcotics and $51,804; three people were booked into King County Jail.

A Seattle couple says a buyer drove off with their pickup during a fake test drive; a neighborhood post and tips helped lead to the vehicle's recovery.

Seattle Fire crews are responding to a residential blaze in the 6300 block of 34th Ave SW; officials urged people to avoid the area while crews work.

Pierce County crews spent the night rescuing two men whose vehicle rolled 250 feet down a cliff near Wilkeson. One man was pinned and extricated while teams stabilized both patients.

After nearly a decade, the Tacoma‑Pierce County Opioid Task Force is winding down as officials shift work into existing public‑health programs while data show recent declines. Advocates say the crisis remains a long‑term challenge.

Contract talks between Seattle Public Schools and the teachers’ union started Thursday as the district faces a near‑$100M budget gap. The union wants a multi‑year deal on pay, workloads and class sizes while the district warns of fiscal limits.

Pierce County officials say a 24‑year‑old who fell from a paddleboard at Alder Lake has been located; recovery efforts are ongoing and the family has been notified.