Camera alerts helped Kent Police find a stolen Toyota and arrest a 17-year-old after an alleged armed robbery. Officers recovered a Glock 17 and booked the teen into juvenile custody.

Demolition at 5435 6437 California SW clears a small Morgan Junction commercial block for 12 townhouses; a site plan and sale record show the layout and parking.

An eight-story, 150-unit luxury apartment building in Belltown is being marketed to buyers, offering rooftop views and close-in waterfront access.

Four people were rescued after a raft capsized near Jetty Island; all were accounted for and are being evaluated by EMS.

Woodland Park Zoo welcomed two female lion cubs on Jan. 14. The cubs are currently off-view in a maternity den as keepers monitor their growth.

Court papers say investigators seized the phone of 12‑year‑old Preston Hemingway‑Lux and told a judge they had probable cause to suspect second‑degree murder; the medical examiner is still reviewing.

Pierce County amended a state data‑share so death records will show whether someone was homeless at time of death. Health officials will analyze 2023–24 records and publish preliminary findings soon.

A late‑night apartment shooting in University Place hospitalized one person; deputies recovered a Glock "switch" and detained a suspect.

Seattle’s City Council introduced a one‑year emergency moratorium to block new or expanded detention centers and jails while it rewrites zoning rules. Hearings are scheduled soon.

Foster Garvey signed a long‑term lease at West8 in Denny Triangle, taking roughly 52,000 square feet across multiple floors. The move is a notable win for downtown landlords amid high vacancy.

Seattle’s Highspot will merge with San Diego rival Seismic, combining two major revenue‑enablement platforms under a San Diego‑led brand and an AI‑first roadmap.

Seattle Fire crews responded to a commercial-building blaze in the 200 block of S. Chicago St on Feb. 12; officials urged the public to avoid the area.

Kent detectives are probing the death of a Renton woman found Feb. 11 at Kaibara Park; a 53-year-old man was also injured and taken to hospital.