A 39‑year‑old man is wanted after slipping from custody at the Snohomish County Superior Courthouse Friday. Investigators say they have probable cause for first‑degree escape.

Clouds and a marine layer cool Seattle into the low 70s Saturday; a Small Craft Advisory is posted for the outer coast. Expect a slight chance of rain Sunday night.

Seattle Public Schools wants a Lincoln High athletic field in Lower Woodland Park, but neighbors and tree advocates say the plan would remove dozens of mature trees ahead of a July 23 hearing.

An 18-year-old from George was arrested after a Moses Lake child-exploitation probe. Detectives seized devices and say forensic review is underway.

Serta Simmons renewed its lease at IAC Port 167 in Puyallup, keeping a major manufacturing and distribution hub near the Port of Tacoma and offering a stabilizing lease in a soft Seattle industrial market.

Low clouds this morning give way to sun and inland highs near 83°F; a trough cools the region with a chance of showers this weekend.

Two masked suspects reportedly took a car at Westwood Village just before 11:30 p.m.; police are investigating under SPD incident 26-215265.

A City Council committee advanced a bill to create a city‑run Do Not Solicit list that would shield homeowners from persistent off‑market solicitations. The Office for Civil Rights would maintain the list and the measure includes fines and private legal remedies.

Eastbound U.S. 2 was closed Wednesday evening near I‑5 after reports of a road‑rage shooting, forcing detours and local delays.

Federal Way police want tips after an older man was punched from behind in a Pacific Highway South parking lot in May. The suspect fled in a silver Jeep Compass.

A 5‑month‑old died after a truck in a Tumwater driveway ignited; detectives and the ATF are working to determine how the blaze started while family and neighbors recover.

Emergency crews isolated the intersection of 152nd St E and Meridian Ave E after a propane leak. Meridian is closed in both directions and traffic diversions are in place.

A KIRO 7 video shows dismembered cats found outside Seattle-area homes, unnerving neighbors and sparking community searches for answers. Police and rescues are reviewing footage.