Gray mornings give way to highs near 68°F and light breezes; coastal small craft advisories tonight. Drier, warmer conditions expected for the July 4 weekend.

BEA data show Washington recorded the fastest state-level GDP gain in Q1 2026 — a 4.5% annualized jump driven largely by the information sector and big tech spending.

Federal marshals say a juvenile reported missing from Mesa was found June 25 in Olympia’s "Jungle" encampment and is now with state child‑welfare providers as investigators probe possible trafficking.

Cloudy, cool conditions hang over Seattle through Thursday with highs near 67°F. Boaters face choppy coastal seas into midweek.

A suspected transformer explosion at a West Tacoma apartment complex forced evacuations and left dozens displaced. No injuries were reported and the Red Cross set up shelter at Hunt Middle School.

A new 32,000-square-foot child-care center in Tacoma's Hilltop will add up to 300 spots and a 3,700-square-foot gym while expanding early-learning capacity.

Massive booms across West Seattle were traced to M‑80–type fireworks detonated in trash cans, a local scanner report shows. Police checked multiple scenes and asked for tips.

A small group of transient orcas passed Blakely Rock off Bainbridge on Saturday, visible from West Seattle shores. Local naturalists urged safe viewing and reporting.

Public Health closed Empapados in White Center after inspectors found the vendor operating without a permit and without hot water, which the county called an imminent health hazard.

A 17-year-old is in ICU after a June 12 shooting at a Highway 99 plaza; Lynnwood’s mayor says he’ll take new steps to curb youth gun violence.

Downtown Seattle will face street closures and heavy crowds as the Seattle Pride Parade moves down Fourth Avenue. Expect transit detours and longer travel times.

A Denny‑Blaine waterfront mansion cut its $75M asking price by $30M — a 40% drop that points to shifting dynamics in Seattle's ultra‑luxury market.

Redmond police warn of a phone-and-Zoom scam impersonating UnitedHealthcare; one victim lost $80,000 and two cases are under investigation. Officials urge immediate bank contact and IC3 reports.