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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.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny, breezy days return, but a Frost Advisory tonight could damage unprotected plants in low spots.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
SDOT’s 2025 levy recap says crews patched 17,000+ potholes, planted 1,000+ trees and built nearly 30 new sidewalk blocks across Seattle.
Tacoma police say a person was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. Detectives are investigating and say no suspects are in custody.
WSU and USDA plant pathologists warn stripe rust is developing fast in Pacific Northwest wheat; timely scouting and fungicide timing could limit losses.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A 36,160‑square‑foot Enumclaw industrial property known as the Thunder Dome sold for $7.9M and will become a hub for exotic‑car storage, detailing and transport.
A suspected impaired driver barricaded themself on northbound I‑5 near the Nisqually River Bridge in DuPont; troopers used a PIT maneuver and arrested one person.
A 58-year-old woman was found dead inside a Snohomish County Jail cell after being booked April 20; authorities say the death is under investigation.
A University Place man was indicted Wednesday in a 2025 Tacoma bar shooting and hit with $700,000 in new bail that stacks with an earlier bond — bringing his pretrial exposure to about $1 million.
Seattle Fire says crews are responding to an apartment building fire on the 800 block of East Fir Street. Officials urge people to avoid the area while crews work.
Food & Drinks in ...
Chef Danielle Kartes wants to revive the 155‑year‑old Alderton General Store in Puyallup; county stormwater and parking rules could complicate the plan.
A Seattle job‑listing lawsuit alleges Redfin omitted salary ranges from postings; the complaint seeks class status and statutory damages under Washington law. The case tests recent pay‑transparency changes.
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