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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 23-year-old admitted to burglarizing a Redmond home and later drove a stolen car back to the police station to surrender.
A 29-year-old Parkland man was arrested and charged with first-degree kidnapping and multiple assaults; court papers say the victim is four months pregnant and held a protection order.
Prosecutors say a Seattle man tried to run over a Black QFC worker in Ballard and later threatened to return with a gun; he has pleaded not guilty to hate‑crime counts.
Retail & Industry in ...
Novanta will close its Mukilteo plant and shift production to the U.K.; local job impacts and timing remain unclear.
A Federal Way man was arrested after online decoys say he arranged to meet a 13-year-old at Tacoma's Wapato Park; prosecutors are reviewing police materials.
A grenade left in a Tacoma Goodwill donation bin forced an evacuation Tuesday; explosive crews later declared the device inoperable and the store reopened.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Seattle paused Leschi Marina construction after businesses said sudden fencing cut off lakefront access and threatened crucial summer revenue.
Tukwila police say human remains were found at a home in the 14800 block of 42nd Ave S; Major Crimes Unit detectives are investigating.
Weather & Environment in ...
Low clouds hang over Seattle Wednesday morning, but afternoon sun will push inland highs near 68°F. Coastal waters turn rough tonight under a Small Craft Advisory.
Nscale will open a 24,000‑square‑foot engineering hub in Bellevue to house about 100 employees, marking its first U.S. engineering office.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Pierce Transit’s 2025 annual report shows rising boardings, an 84% on-time rate, a balanced budget and the new Spanaway Transit Center.
Eastside Fire & Rescue responded to a residential working fire in the 19500 block of 156th Ave NE after 911 callers reported a home and garage ablaze. Crews remain on scene; cause and injuries unconfirmed.
Low clouds early Tuesday give way to sunshine and highs near 75°F. Boaters should watch small craft advisories and Sea‑Tac could see a slow morning commute.
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