Two individuals were arrested for alleged involvement in human smuggling across the U.S.-Canada border, facing charges and potential prison time. Three non-citizens were found during their apprehension.

Ballard Avenue Landmark District in Seattle is holding board elections, with community members voting by mail for positions to preserve the neighborhood's historic charm.

Governor Jay Inslee urges regulators to reevaluate a proposal for the Horse Heaven Wind Farm Project in Central Washington to maximize its green energy potential.

A fatal crash in North Seattle involving a motorcycle and vehicle resulted in a 19-year-old motorcyclist's death and minor injuries to a passenger in her 70s.

Wreckage of a missing plane was found on Humpback Mountain; pilot Jerry Riedinger was pronounced dead at the scene.

A woman was shot in her legs in a West Seattle home while her child was unharmed; police are investigating the incident with no suspects yet identified.

The Seattle City Council unanimously passed a bill to streamline police hiring and address the department's staffing shortage, with only 61 officers hired from 1,948 applications in 2023.

Seattle celebrated Global Accessibility Awareness Day with virtual events to improve digital access for disabled residents, aligning with WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines and emphasizing compliance responsibility.

Jewell Loyd scored 32 points to lead Seattle Storm to an 85-83 victory over the Indiana Fever, with Skylar Diggins-Smith's defense contributing to the win.

A child was struck by a stray bullet at Skyway's Creston Point Apartments; their condition is unknown. King County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the incident.

A 51-year-old man died in Snohomish County Jail while in custody for violating a protection order. Despite lifesaving attempts, he became unresponsive and was pronounced dead. The cause of death is under investigation.

The WDFW closes fishing in the Nooksack River to protect at-risk fish like spring Chinook and wild steelhead during breeding times, effective May 25 to July 31 or September 30.

Seattle's Department of Construction and Inspections invites public input to enhance green building incentives as part of the city's carbon reduction efforts.