A Senate committee has opened a probe into Amazon after staff said they found evidence suggesting Chinese actors influenced parts of the marketplace, highlighting seller fraud risks and internal access gaps.

Alaska Air says a sudden jet‑fuel spike turned a strong quarter into a $76M loss, with Seattle pump prices and state policy adding to the squeeze.

A 38-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a Union Pacific train south of Willis Street in Kent; police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

Pierce County Medical Examiner identified 38-year-old Tyrone M. Locke after his dirt bike collided with a sedan in Parkland and caught fire. Deputies say the bike was unlicensed and no charges were filed.

Cooling centers and free transit rides are available across Snohomish County during the heat advisory.

An internal review is examining whether Lt. James 'Mac' McLaughlin tried to hide footage and whether a Feb. SWAT raid tied to about $700 in alleged gas‑card purchases followed proper procedure.

Sound Transit proposes truncating Route 560 at Burien, cutting West Seattle’s one‑seat service to Sea‑Tac and shifting riders to transfers. The agency’s survey is open through July 27.

A passerby dove into Sinclair Inlet and pulled a 71-year-old driver from a pickup that slid into the water near Olney Avenue; both were cold but uninjured. The truck was later recovered after the tide receded.

Happy Crab’s new Ballard location pairs Lily Wu’s hand‑pulled noodles with Cajun‑style seafood boils in a large waterfront dining room. The menu emphasizes shareable plates and a premium brunch buffet.

UW is set to break ground this fall on a $191M Chemical Sciences Building that will replace the Chemistry Library and add modern labs to central campus. The project is expected to finish in early 2029.

A magnitude-5.6 earthquake off northern Vancouver Island late July 19 sent mild shaking through Puget Sound. Officials reported no injuries and no tsunami threat.

Shabu Zone opened on S. 320th in Federal Way and was welcomed with a mayoral ribbon-cutting. The all‑you‑can‑eat hot pot is taking reservations and offering private parties.

A 4‑year‑old Kennewick girl was found safe after an AMBER Alert, but police continue to search for her father, who is believed to be armed and dangerous.