A landslide has blocked East Pioneer Way between 33rd St SE and Highway 162; reopening time is unknown. Motorists are being told to use alternate routes.

NWS has issued a flood warning for Thurston County as the Skookumchuck River near Bucoda rises toward moderate flooding through late Sunday morning.

Ben Shuldiner plans to pare Seattle Public Schools’ central office, letting positions go unfilled to redirect funds and simplify decision-making amid a multimillion-dollar gap.

Police and neighbors reported gunfire at 35th Ave SW and SW Barton; officers found evidence and a gas‑station customer discovered a bullet hole in his car. Detectives are processing the scene and asking for tips.

A King County jury convicted Joseph Bert Dixon of murder and assault in the 2021 Circle K shooting that killed Devon Hill and wounded two others.

Houston TX Hot Chicken will open at 101 Denny Way on March 28 with giveaways, a car show and a $1,000 spice challenge. The first 250 guests get free food.

An omnibus hearing for off‑duty Trooper Sarah Lee Clasen was moved to Aug. 12, 2026 as defense lawyers review evidence in the crash that killed a Richland motorcyclist.

Raw video shows a tree collapse onto a car in the Monroe area during a wind advisory; the driver was killed and crews closed the road while clearing the scene.

Authorities say a Seattle man used bogus checks to pick up 18 vehicles at an Edmonds auction; several cars were recovered and the suspect is due in Everett court.

Seattle Fire says a recent house blaze was likely started when a baseboard heater touched combustibles and reminded residents to keep heaters clear. The department recommends one‑foot clearance for baseboards and three‑foot spacing for portable heaters.

A viewer-submitted video shows a cougar wandering through a Woodinville neighborhood; wildlife officials urge residents to secure pets and report sightings.

Two initiatives would ban trans girls from girls’ teams and restore a broad parents’‑rights law; Olympia has until March 12 to act or voters decide in November.

Alcoa has begun tearing down the Intalco smelter at Cherry Point, ending the Pacific Northwest’s last primary aluminum operation. Regulators opened a cleanup comment period through April 15.