KKR bought two newly built apartment buildings in Seattle and Redmond this month, adding about 430 units to its portfolio, public records show.

FBI Seattle says six drones were seized July 1 near Lumen Field — the 35th seizure around Seattle Stadium during World Cup play.

Sprinklers helped knock down a blaze on the 4700 block of 12th Ave NE; Seattle Fire says the primary search was clear and crews are extinguishing hot spots.

A Fire Weather Watch covers parts of eastern Washington Saturday with gusty winds and low humidity that could fuel fast-moving fires.

Reader photos show ICE pulling someone over near 35th SW and SW 106th in Arbor Heights, reviving fears after mid‑June sightings.

A former Kentwood High student sued the Kent School District, alleging she was groomed and harassed by a former science teacher while in high school.

A Washington State Patrol‑led sting in Snohomish County on June 30 arrested 21 people suspected of child exploitation. Prosecutors will review the cases.

Redmond’s Derby Days returns July 24–25 with parades, a Microsoft-backed main stage and an Amazon-sponsored drone show.

Mercer Island investor Pietromonaco Jackson Properties acquired Queen Anne Square via deed‑in‑lieu, paying about one‑third of its 2011 price and planning renovations.

Seventy‑eight investors say about $39M evaporated after an EB‑5 loan tied to Point Ruston collapsed, and they say the project left many with delayed green‑card timelines. They’ve filed a federal suit in Tacoma seeking repayment and damages.

Mayor Katie Wilson backed progressive challengers to two veteran Seattle Democrats, turning a routine primary into a high‑stakes battle over the party’s direction.

A King County judge will hear whether Christopher Leahy is fit to stand trial after a competency expert delayed a hearing in the killing of UW student Juniper Blessing.

An inmate at the King County Correctional Facility died Friday and the county has launched an in‑custody death review. Officials say more details will be released as available.