Several Bellevue ZIP codes landed on a Q1 2026 'hottest' list as tech hiring and nearby office moves push buyers into Bel‑Red, Crossroads and Wilburton.

A motorcyclist died on westbound I‑90 near the I‑405 interchange in Bellevue Tuesday afternoon, forcing lane closures and multi‑mile backups. Crews remain on scene as troopers investigate.

Pierce Transit and Pierce County activated free bus, Runner and SHUTTLE rides to local cooling centers during a heat advisory. Riders can tell operators they are headed to a cooling site for a free round trip.

Troopers arrested 20 suspected impaired drivers overnight as King County kicked off the '100 Safe Days of Summer' enforcement patrols.

A military aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, touching off a wildfire that prompted evacuations and a multi‑agency firefight. Crews protected cabins while aircraft attacked the flames into the evening.

A Bremerton woman pleaded guilty in a federal mail‑theft and bank‑fraud case that prosecutors say drained nearly $229,000; sentencing is set for Sept. 3.

Remains found in the Sol Duc drainage in 2000 were identified as Joseph Louis Serrao Jr., a Hawaii native missing since 1998.

A 23-year-old man died after a shooting in the 1300 block of South 2nd Street in Mount Vernon; police are canvassing the scene and seeking witnesses.

A man was shot in the leg near 3rd and Pike early Friday; police say the suspect fled and detectives are investigating.

A Seattle man faces first-degree murder charges after the May 24 shooting death of Marcus Pressley outside a Kent apartment complex. Prosecutors say the killing was allegedly premeditated and retaliatory.

The Pitch pop-up inside Kickin' It Federal Way is taking match‑day reservations for World Cup watch parties June 19–21, serving international snacks like Belgian fries and an Australian snag.

Clear and mild Thursday with a high near 70°F. A strong warm-up Sunday–Monday could push temps into the 80s–90s.

Federal prosecutors say two sisters used a 'gift card sequencing' scheme to steal more than $80,000 from a national retailer. One sister is jailed pending trial; the other was released on recognizance.