A UW Medicine anesthesiology resident was sentenced after prosecutors say he diverted fentanyl and other opioids, replacing doses with saline and endangering patients. The DEA Seattle office announced the sentencing on X.

Justice Barbara Madsen will retire April 3, ending a 33-year run on Washington’s high court. The governor will appoint her successor to serve until an election.

Tacoma police launched a homicide investigation Sunday after officers found an unresponsive man in the 1200 block of South I Street; detectives are on scene.

Seattle police arrested 57-year-old Richard Eugene Jackson after an ICAC investigation tied online tips to his vehicle and an apartment in the International District.

Shaq-backed Big Chicken has closed its Tacoma outpost at Westgate North; online listings still show the address while neighbors take notice.

Mild Saturday gives way to rain late tonight. Steadier rain likely Sunday; coastal Small Craft Advisory in effect.

A federal lawsuit says a Tacoma Lyft rider was trapped, restrained and sexually assaulted during a July 2023 trip. The complaint accuses Lyft of failing to fix long‑standing safety gaps.

Two people were wounded in a drive-by shooting at 29th Street NE and Norpoint Way in Tacoma; police say both suffered non-life-threatening injuries and no arrests were made.

Seattle's weather forecast predicts rainy days, with a 90% chance today and highs near 51°F. The weekend outlook includes intermittent rain with chances declining to 40% on Saturday and rising again Sunday. Clearer skies are expected by midweek.

ARTS at King Street Station in Seattle is hosting the First Thursday Artwalk on February 5, featuring live artistic creation, workshops, and the new exhibition 'Kolam.'

Sea‑Tac opened refreshed ticketing and security areas this week as part of a $546M terminal overhaul; more phased work will continue through 2026.

A 78-year-old man is recovering after a hit-and-run at NW Market and 22nd NW during a Ballard protest. Organizers say they will add crossing guards as police investigate.

Seattle is forecasted to experience several rainy days, with temperatures in the low to mid-50s and a consistent chance of precipitation throughout the weekend.