A 29-year-old Parkland man was arrested and charged with first-degree kidnapping and multiple assaults; court papers say the victim is four months pregnant and held a protection order.

Prosecutors say a Seattle man tried to run over a Black QFC worker in Ballard and later threatened to return with a gun; he has pleaded not guilty to hate‑crime counts.

Novanta will close its Mukilteo plant and shift production to the U.K.; local job impacts and timing remain unclear.

A Federal Way man was arrested after online decoys say he arranged to meet a 13-year-old at Tacoma's Wapato Park; prosecutors are reviewing police materials.

A grenade left in a Tacoma Goodwill donation bin forced an evacuation Tuesday; explosive crews later declared the device inoperable and the store reopened.

Seattle paused Leschi Marina construction after businesses said sudden fencing cut off lakefront access and threatened crucial summer revenue.

Tukwila police say human remains were found at a home in the 14800 block of 42nd Ave S; Major Crimes Unit detectives are investigating.

Low clouds hang over Seattle Wednesday morning, but afternoon sun will push inland highs near 68°F. Coastal waters turn rough tonight under a Small Craft Advisory.

Nscale will open a 24,000‑square‑foot engineering hub in Bellevue to house about 100 employees, marking its first U.S. engineering office.

Pierce Transit’s 2025 annual report shows rising boardings, an 84% on-time rate, a balanced budget and the new Spanaway Transit Center.

Eastside Fire & Rescue responded to a residential working fire in the 19500 block of 156th Ave NE after 911 callers reported a home and garage ablaze. Crews remain on scene; cause and injuries unconfirmed.

Low clouds early Tuesday give way to sunshine and highs near 75°F. Boaters should watch small craft advisories and Sea‑Tac could see a slow morning commute.

A 35-year-old man was arrested after police say he lured and assaulted a teenage girl near NE 103rd and 5th Ave NE. Detectives from SPD's Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit are investigating.