A 33-year-old Othello man died after a pellet or BB struck his neck in an apparent accidental shooting investigators say involved a young child. Authorities are investigating.

A crash involving a semi and a car closed SR 18 near Issaquah‑Hobart Road Wednesday; one person died and the highway reopened after hours of cleanup.

A court found Sana Ceesay not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2023 Capitol Hill killing and ordered psychiatric commitment. The ruling moves the case into state treatment proceedings.

Councilmember Eddie Lin has proposed a bill to block hearing‑examiner appeals of environmental reviews tied to the One Seattle plan. The measure, pitched as a fix to months‑long delays, is headed for a public hearing in early July.

Nobu will open its first Pacific Northwest restaurant at Avenue Bellevue and rebrand the complex’s residences, adding a high‑end dining and real‑estate anchor to downtown Bellevue.

A man was found dead in Madison Park on Sunday evening; Seattle police have opened a homicide investigation and are asking for tips.

Pidgin Cooperative—born as a farmers‑market ramen and taco stand—has opened a worker‑owned restaurant at Fishermen’s Terminal, run by six equal co‑owners and built around local sourcing.

State records show Meta will cut 1,395 Washington jobs, with Seattle-area offices and remote staff affected. Notices list July 22 as the separation date.

Councilmember Dan Strauss proposed shifting North King funds to build a Westlake–Ballard “starter line” as the Sound Transit board moves to update ST3. The amendment pits a quicker Ballard build against the voter‑approved downtown tunnel plan.

A 16-year-old was shot and killed Sunday evening in Parkland. Pierce County detectives say the investigation is active and are asking the public for tips and footage.

Mizu Steakhouse has closed its Gig Harbor restaurant after a health-department shutdown. Renton and Covington locations remain open.

Pike Place Market will pilot "Sip and Savor" starting June 5, letting adults buy to-go drinks and stroll the market on weekend afternoons.

An open‑source AI called OrcaHello listens to hydrophones in the Salish Sea and sends near‑real‑time alerts so ports and ferries can reduce underwater noise when endangered orcas are nearby.