Seattle residents gear up for the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Matthews Beach Park, where participants, including children, will swim in chilly lake waters on New Year's Day.

One person died in a barn fire in Buckley, Washington, with crews responding and controlling the blaze that was complicated by cluttered vehicles and RVs. The cause is under investigation.

Law enforcement in Clallam County fatally shot a suspect wanted on a U.S. Marshals warrant during an attempted arrest. An investigation by the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations is underway.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's Checkpoint 6 reopens after renovations, offering expanded space and improved amenities to handle the Thanksgiving travel rush.

Sex offender James Newcomer was sentenced to 17 years for exploiting teens after escaping monitoring and using platforms like Discord and Snapchat to assault minors.

North Bend's Mayor proclaimed November 14, 2025, as Arbor Day, with a local event including tree planting to enhance the riparian habitat along the Snoqualmie River.

A Jamaican man faces wire and mail fraud charges for scamming an elderly woman out of $800,000 through a lottery scam. He has been detained and awaits a December trial.

Police investigate the death of a 44-year-old man with severe head trauma found downtown Seattle; despite first responders' efforts, he was pronounced dead.

Seattle faces a rainy period with the NWS forecasting a 70% chance of rain and mild temperatures. Rain is expected to continue over the next few days, maintaining the city's wet reputation.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife stocks lakes with 65,000 rainbow trout for Black Friday fishing, continuing a tradition to encourage outdoor activity over the holiday.

Bellevue City Council allocates $600,000 for local services, including support for immigrants, food, and financial needs, and prepares for biennial budget adjustments.

The Kirkland Police Department warns of a spike in local scams, including a phone scam, a cryptocurrency con, and counterfeiting, urging residents to be vigilant and verify information.

Washington AG Nick Brown has launched a Worker Rights Unit to enforce state labor laws and combat wage theft, responding to reduced federal protections.