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.

Seattle Fire crews are responding to a rooftop fire on Loyal Way NW; officials asked people to avoid the area while firefighters work.

Unionized SIFF cinema workers walked out during a 70mm run; SIFF kept shows running while some matinees were canceled and ticket‑holders were refunded.

NWS Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Palouse, Eastern Columbia Basin and lower Palouse/Snake River through Saturday night as gusty winds and low humidity raise wildfire risk.

Schnitzer West is poised to repurchase the 750,000‑square‑foot Bravern Office Commons in downtown Bellevue this fall, ending a high‑profile sale process and returning the towers to their original developer.

A Seattle man has been charged after prosecutors say he fired into a Metro bus on July 5, wounding a passenger. Prosecutors allege he’s a three‑strike offender who could face life.

A man allegedly threatened pharmacy workers in Puyallup with a 24‑inch katana; deputies tracked and arrested him near the Fred Meyer shopping area.

A colorful crew of Seafair clowns marched back onto the Seattle Waterfront on Friday, reviving a decades‑old summer tradition. The troupe greeted families outside the Aquarium.