Officer Jason Marchione sued the city, saying Seattle’s police watchdog misrepresented evidence and punished him for attending the Jan. 6 rally. The suit follows years of legal fights over the city’s Jan. 6 records.

Seattle rescue swimmers pulled a person from Lake Washington near the 2300 block of Lake Washington Blvd S and brought them to shore for medical care.

King County's 2026 Point‑In‑Time count found 18,365 people homeless and a steep rise in unsheltered homelessness, putting pressure on city and county leaders to act.

San Francisco’s Superhuman has signed a Westlake lease at 1000 Dexter Ave. N, giving the AI company a Seattle foothold near South Lake Union.

A high-speed crash on Military Road East in Spanaway killed two people and left another critically injured. Authorities say speed and possible alcohol use are under investigation.

A transatlantic Aer Lingus flight ended in an arrest at Sea‑Tac after crew restrained an allegedly aggressive passenger, according to a federal complaint.

A Coast Guard MH‑60 Jayhawk crashed near Sitka on Monday, injuring four crew members and prompting an active rescue and investigation.

NOAA's solar‑powered SeaTrac ran trials on Lake Washington and Puget Sound to sample atmospheric water vapor and help sharpen atmospheric river forecasts. The tests are a step toward offshore missions next year.

Five King County beaches were flagged after June water tests showed elevated bacteria counts. Officials warn swimmers and pet owners to avoid the water while follow-up testing continues.

Everett and Community Transit restarted annexation talks that officials say would expand service and sync local buses with future light rail — at the cost of a higher transit sales tax.

Seattle Fire responded to a parking-garage blaze in the 12700 block of 30th Ave NE; officials urged people to avoid the area while crews worked.

Seattle traded draft picks to land 23-year-old Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers, adding a young, speedy winger with Cup experience. The move is the Kraken’s first offseason trade.

A child was seriously injured after being struck while riding an electric bicycle at NE 124th and 109th Ct NE in Kirkland’s Totem Lake; police closed lanes and sent the child to Harborview.