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.

Lawmakers reintroduced bills that would let adults grow cannabis at home, reviving a fight over equity, policing and potential lost tax revenue.

Pierce County deputies are investigating after a man found his wife, adult son and family dog shot to death at a Key Peninsula home Tuesday afternoon.

A Washington bill targets “probates for profit” after the AG’s lawsuit says a Tacoma‑linked group sold 90 homes and pulled in more than $28 million. HB 2445 would tighten who can administer estates and speed notice to heirs.

The National Weather Service in Seattle predicts rainy days ahead with the first showers today, highs in the mid-to-high 40s, and ongoing wet conditions into next week.

Marysville firefighters extinguished a house fire caused by improperly discarded cigarette ashes, with no injuries reported but damage exceeding $180,000.

The Kent Police Department issued a statement clarifying that local officers will not assist ICE with immigration enforcement, per state law and policy, but cannot interfere with ICE operations.