A King County inquest jury found Seattle officers' use of deadly force in the 2019 Ryan Smith shooting was necessary after reviewing body‑worn video. Prosecutors had earlier declined charges.

A Southcenter strip‑mall hot pot spot pairs conveyor‑belt theatrics with affordable all‑you‑can‑eat menus and premium meat options.

County tests found elevated bacteria at Mount Baker Beach; officials say the water could make swimmers and pets sick. Retesting is underway.

A Pierce County judge handed down life without parole to Joseph Ricky Emile after a jury convicted him of strangling his wife in December 2023. Prosecutors pointed to DNA, video and phone records tying him to the killing.

Sunny and warm Wednesday with highs near 82°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely Thursday; Fire Weather Watch for the high country.

A Bellevue firm led by a former tech CEO plans an eight‑story apartment in Kenmore; the parcel was bought in August 2024 and construction is slated for late 2026.

A King County inquest jury found that bullets fired by an SPD officer struck and killed Derek Hayden, but jurors answered that the death was not caused by criminal means.

Sunny Tuesday in Seattle with highs near 81°F and light north winds. Light rain and isolated thunder are possible Thursday morning.

A 22-year-old man is in serious condition after a shooting in Seattle’s Central District. Detectives say witnesses reported vehicles leaving the scene and are asking for tips.

Clear skies and a warming trend this week — highs near 80°F by midweek and a Small Craft Advisory for the Strait of Juan de Fuca tonight.

EPA has ordered removal of corrosive liquids at the Cosmo Specialty Fibers mill in Cosmopolis after inspections found leaking tanks and corroded piping near the Chehalis River.

A federal complaint says a sixth‑grade Christian student was told she "had no choice" and forced to sit through an inclusion assembly; attorneys are suing Highline Public Schools.

Clouds this morning give way to sun and a high near 71°F. A broader warm-up pushes highs into the upper 70s and low 80s by midweek.