RealtyHop data shows Medina’s 98039 at roughly $4.4M median listing price in 2025, with Mercer Island and Bellevue trailing. Redfin’s affordability numbers underline the growing gap for Seattle buyers.

Washington State Patrol detectives want tips after a Dec. 13 hit‑and‑run on SR‑516 in Kent that killed a pedestrian. Investigators now believe a 2014–2017 Lexus IS F‑Sport may be the vehicle of interest.

Bellevue has widened a parking‑code review that could reduce or eliminate minimum off‑street parking as new state laws reshape what's required. City staff will run outreach and the planning commission will vet changes this year.

A man in his 60s died in a Lynnwood duplex fire Monday night; a firefighter suffered minor injuries. Four others were displaced but unharmed. The cause is under investigation.

Puget Sound Fire promotes Community Risk Reduction Week to prevent fire emergencies through education and strategic planning, emphasizing the need for community involvement in safety measures.

Issaquah Police arrested an individual twice in one week for violating the same protection order, with arrests following incidents of false identification and unauthorized proximity to the protected person.

The Federal Way Blue Bridge Program connects those in crisis with immediate resources, offering aid such as shelter and transportation, and relies on community support to operate.

The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office is searching for missing 21-year-old Hannah Marie Davis, last seen in Bremerton, who has the mental capacity of a 10-year-old and may be with registered sex offender Leroy Franklin Nickols.

The Seattle Seahawks won decisively against the 49ers with a 41-6 victory, showcasing complementary football and advancing to the NFC championship game.

Flu activity in Washington state is climbing fast; at least one school closed and health officials are urging vaccination and early treatment. Local dashboards show elevated indicators.

A Ravenna homeowner used a frying pan to fend off a knife-wielding intruder in the early hours of Friday; both were hospitalized and police say the case is under investigation.

Deputy Cappetto's patrol in Pierce County involved a range of incidents from a disabled vehicle to a school bus collision, showcasing the mix of routine and emergency tasks in law enforcement.

A 40-year-old man shot in South Seattle in October died this week. Seattle police have classified the death as a delayed-death homicide and are seeking witnesses.