Edgewood’s City Council voted to repeal the local fireworks ban, returning residents to state rules while officials consider a narrower holiday restriction. The change took effect in April.

A 27-year-old man was found in the roadway and taken to the hospital after an early-morning shooting on Rainier Ave S in Renton; police are asking witnesses to call 911.

Tacoma inspectors closed 10 unpermitted fruit carts and taco stands this month, citing missing handwashing, refrigeration and employee‑restroom access. The closures are logged by the health department.

A 38-year-old man remains in critical condition after a stabbing outside La Perla Del Mar in Parkland; deputies arrested a suspect nearby and seized a gun and meth.

A Savoonga woman was sentenced to 10 years after authorities say she received more than 7,000 fentanyl pills at a P.O. Box tied to a prison‑linked trafficking ring.

A new $480M Mary Bridge returns dedicated pediatric care to Tacoma with family‑friendly rooms, eight ORs and specialty clinics. The building opens May 16.

A man was stabbed near Pier 70 and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Seattle police said the investigation is ongoing and no arrest has been made.

The Washington State Fairs Columbia Bank Grandstand will host Weird Al, Little Big Town, Jon Batiste and Ice Cube in September 2026. Heres who plays when and what tickets cost.

Kent and Federal Way police swarmed a home in the Star Lake neighborhood Monday, prompting a multi‑agency response and localized road closures near Cambridge Drive.

Seattle Fire located a kayaker near the 1000 block of Fairview Ave N on Lake Union; two rescue swimmers entered the water and the department has not released the person's condition.

Seattle Public Utilities says Clean City crews removed nearly 2 million pounds of trash from encampments and RVs in 2025, part of 5.3 million pounds collected citywide. The report tracks sharps, volunteer hours and targeted deep cleans.

Bellevue police released bodycam of a March arrest after investigators say nearly 300 laptops were stolen in January. Detectives say a 'ghost gun' was recovered and a second suspect is wanted.

King County Major Crimes detectives posted a Facebook reel on April 24 seeking information on a cold case more than 40 years old. Detectives urged anyone with memories or old records to come forward.