A Seattle study of 50 mothers found bisphenols, triclosan and melamine in most breast milk samples; experts say policy fixes—not stopping breastfeeding—are needed.

Vivint’s analysis of FBI data puts Seattle at the top for overnight residential burglaries, with Spokane also ranking high. We break down the findings, limits and simple safety steps for neighbors.

A 58‑year‑old Chelan man died after his pickup went off Old Gorge Road and plunged into the Chelan River. Officials say toxicology was negative and investigators are seeking witnesses.

A male motorcyclist in his late 20s was killed Tuesday night in a collision on 19th Avenue SE in Everett. The road was closed while detectives processed the scene.

Developer Onelin Capital opened outreach for twin 22‑story towers that would replace the University Inn in the U District. The hotel was sold last year and remains open for now.

A hairstylist aboard the Brilliant Lady was arrested in Seattle and charged in federal court after prosecutors say he molested passengers during so‑called massages. Court papers name multiple victims and allege the assaults occurred in a small room beside the ship salon.

Clyde Hill officials are preparing to ask voters to approve a major levy lid lift this fall after a task force warned reserves could be gone by 2030. The proposal pairs a stormwater fee with a property‑tax increase to preserve local police and fire services.

Low-hanging clouds forced the FAA to meter arrivals at Sea‑Tac on July 5, delaying more than 60 flights and canceling at least two by mid‑morning.

Illegal fireworks are suspected in a string of brush and rubbish fires across West Seattle on the Fourth of July. Seattle Fire Department warns that dry conditions make even small fireworks dangerous.

Venice.ai raised $65M at a $1B valuation to scale a privacy-first AI platform, planning to buy GPUs and build data centers even as its Seattle co‑founder flags a new state tax.

SDOT has reopened a parking review in the West Seattle Junction and is seeking feedback this summer; paid on‑street parking is one possible outcome. Surveys are open through July 27.

The Junction will be all festival July 10-12: headline bands, an expanded Kids Zone with a foam party, and more than 160 local vendors. Summer Fest Eve is July 9.

Two adults and two dogs died after a motor home went up in flames on farmland near Roy. Crews extinguished the blaze and investigators remained on scene.