Skylar Diggins signed with the Chicago Sky on April 11, 2026, becoming the latest All‑Star to depart the Seattle Storm and deepening Seattle’s offseason roster shake‑up.

Kitsap County prosecutors say a 4‑week‑old died of fentanyl; Alexandria Jones and Tyler Graham now face manslaughter charges, according to court filings.

Showers arrive Saturday with highs near 54°F and slick roads likely. Pack an umbrella and expect slower commutes.

Ballard’s Shingletown Saloon will close April 25 after 11 years, management says. The venue leaves behind line‑dancing nights, cheap drinks and 10 marriages.

Scientists say 6PPD‑quinone from tires is washing into streams and killing coho. Local agencies are testing filtration, swapping infill and funding pilots.

Green Diamond Resource paid about $59 million for Corner 63, a 139-unit Roosevelt apartment near the light rail. The buy follows the company's recent small multifamily purchases.

A new Washington law forces employers to notify workers within five business days when federal authorities seek I-9 records. The change includes translation rules and potential penalties.

An apparent overdose at a tent encampment between Rotary Viewpoint and West Seattle Stadium left a man in his mid-40s dead, reigniting neighborhood safety concerns.

Ara Partners has pledged up to $500 million to Sedron to scale Varcor plants that turn biosolids and manure into reclaimed water, fertilizer and carbon-negative products. The funding could speed regional projects and create local manufacturing and plant jobs.

Sunny, warm Friday with highs near 68°F. Rain likely Friday night into Saturday with light totals and cooler weekend highs.

A Parkland Amazon Flex driver was arrested after deputies found hundreds of undelivered Amazon packages; investigators recovered thousands in orders and say some items remain missing.

Two people were killed in a trailer fire in Snohomish County; photos from the scene show heavy damage as investigators work to determine the cause.

A 24‑year‑old was arrested after allegedly holding a torch lighter inches from a 60‑year‑old deaf woman's eye on the 400 block of 10th Avenue; detectives referred the case for charging review.