Regional crews hoisted a critically injured hiker off Mount Si’s Haystack Rock amid hail and snow; agencies urge hikers to prepare for sudden weather changes.

A brief funnel cloud appeared over Normandy Park on May 16 and faded within minutes. Forecasters said it was short‑lived and caused no reported damage.

A man in his 50s fell about 15 feet through the ceiling at LA Fitness Ballard and was taken to Harborview; Seattle police say he faces property‑damage charges.

An April dog fight in Steilacoom led to shots fired and a temporary lockdown at Steilacoom High School. Authorities say the scene was secured and investigations are ongoing.

A Kitsap County man says counselors at a state‑placed treatment program pushed Christian teachings and hurled anti‑gay slurs while his treatment was court‑ordered. He’s asking a federal judge to stop the practice and seek damages.

King County issued a stay‑out advisory for Green Lake after tests detected toxic cyanobacteria at the west beach. Officials are posting signs and monitoring water quality.

Bellevue police say an arrest followed a March 2 tip about a fraud scheme; detectives say the probe expanded beyond the city. Officer Kankam led the inquiry.

A man was found shot to death near Silver Lake in Everett Wednesday night. Snohomish County Major Crimes detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

Forty‑six felony dealing charges were filed in early 2026 as fentanyl and meth dominate cases; Public Health counts show 191 fatal overdoses through April.

Bellevue police found a 37-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman dead inside a Northeast Bellevue home after a welfare check; detectives say the investigation is ongoing.

A Fox Island financial advisor was sentenced to three years and ordered to pay $1.17M after prosecutors say he stole over $920,000 from an elderly Silverdale widow. The sentence includes forfeiture of his home and restitution.

More than 100 Seattle Art Museum employees announced a union drive and filed an NLRB petition, demanding higher pay, better benefits and clearer decision‑making.

O'Looney's Irish Pub in Gig Harbor will close May 30 after 4½ years. Owner Joe Brockert cites rising fees and taxes and is seeking a buyer for the property.