Mt. Joy has closed both of its Seattle restaurants after an ownership transfer. The Capitol Hill flagship and a South Lake Union outpost are currently shuttered while the new owner’s plans remain unclear.

House Bill 1046 shields Good Samaritans who enter locked vehicles to rescue a vulnerable pet or person — but only if they follow five legal steps. Learn what the law requires and the limits of car "pet modes."

Seattle police renewed a public plea after the Aug. 26, 2024 shooting at Dr. Jose Rizal Park that killed Kylan Dingui and wounded two women.

A late-night domestic call in Poulsbo ended with a man dead and his brother jailed, deputies say.

A break-in at the Mercer Island Farmers Market left Milo the gnome smashed and organizers scrambling to replace more than $10,000 in gear before opening day.

Two separate shootings hit South Tacoma early Saturday; a teen was hurt and a man remains in critical condition as police investigate two scenes.

A Spokane man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after investigators found thousands of child sexual‑abuse images, some linked to known victims. Authorities say much of the material was violent.

Mayor Katie Wilson paused the city's plan to roll out Microsoft Copilot to staff while her administration reassesses privacy, security and policy implications.

King County warns of a measles exposure at Sea‑Tac after a Canadian traveler passed through on March 9; officials point people to county and state exposure maps and vaccine guidance.

King County deputies recovered a military-style machine gun from a bus rider during stepped-up transit patrols; local TV aired video of the encounter Friday.

Girmay Zahilay’s push to require in-office days by June 1 has prompted unions to warn the rollout is rushed and will run into space and contract problems.

NWS Pendleton updated a flood warning for Yakima County after the Naches River rose above bankfull; moderate flooding is possible from Cliffdell to Yakima this weekend.

Seattle Fire crews are working to rescue a person stuck about 40 feet up on scaffolding at 14th and E Pine. Crews asked the public to avoid the area.