Clear and mild Thursday with a high near 70°F. A strong warm-up Sunday–Monday could push temps into the 80s–90s.

Federal prosecutors say two sisters used a 'gift card sequencing' scheme to steal more than $80,000 from a national retailer. One sister is jailed pending trial; the other was released on recognizance.

Sap Kray, convicted in the 1997 killing of Tacoma Officer William Lowry, died last Friday while serving life in state prison. The Snohomish County medical examiner lists the cause of death as pending.

Public health warned Chief Sealth families after a student attended class while contagious with whooping cough; watch for cough symptoms and confirm vaccinations.

Seattle firefighters battled a house fire in the 3000 block of NW 59th Street early Wednesday; crews attacked the blaze from inside and out and initial updates were posted on X.

Spokane Indian Housing Authority paid about $53.3M for the 200‑unit Waterford Apartments in Everett, expanding its western Washington holdings amid a busy acquisition run. Local filings and industry notices detail the deal.

A man in his 40s was shot on Park Ave S on June 6 and taken to a hospital in serious condition. Deputies say the shooter fled in a vehicle and investigators are seeking tips and footage.

Knapp’s Restaurant and Lounge in Tacoma’s Proctor District posted a closure sign on Monday; the 1938 diner says it will offer a brief Saturday coffee service. The long‑running spot’s future is unclear.

An Auburn family says their 7-year-old was struck and killed outside their home and they're urging drivers to check blind spots and consider backup cameras.

Seattle's Crocodile has been sold to a comedy‑backed out‑of‑state group led by Jimmy Miller and Mike McAvoy. Management says the mainroom will keep running while owners plan basement upgrades.

Avista says a May 29 SEC filing outlines a nonbinding MOU to supply an unnamed customer with 125 MW starting in 2029 and up to 500 MW by 2032, triggering regulatory review. The load would equal roughly half of Spokane County’s current usage.

UW Tacoma tapped Maslow's Campus Communities to develop a nearly 500-bed residence and the campus’s first traditional dining hall, moving the master plan into design.

A 13-year-old has been arrested after a 17-year-old was shot inside a Rainier Valley apartment. Police say the suspect surrendered and faces manslaughter and weapons charges.