A pedestrian was killed early Saturday on northbound SR‑7 at 104th Street South in Parkland; troopers closed the roadway while investigators processed the scene. Detours were posted for drivers.

Pierce County’s medical examiner says a newborn brought to Mary Bridge on Feb. 10 died of multiple sharp‑force injuries and the death is now being investigated as a homicide.

A $28 million custom mansion is proposed for a Bellevue waterfront lot once owned by Russell Wilson and Ciara; city permit records show a new dock approval.

South County Fire is proposing a roughly $420 million bond to rebuild and expand stations across south Snohomish County; a public hearing is set for May 5.

Washington will consolidate medical records across prisons, psychiatric hospitals and Apple Health providers under a new HCMACS system, with funding and legislative milestones pushing a 2028 launch. The move follows lawsuits tied to delayed care.

A judge has ordered a retrial in the 2022 Highway 2 crash that killed a Leavenworth motorcyclist. The case against Phlym Anthony Gayan returns to Chelan County Superior Court.

A 23-year-old man was shot on SE Carr Road in Renton Thursday night; detectives processed the scene and police asked anyone with information to call 911.

State securities investigators allege AI‑generated trading signals and fake platforms stole nearly $10 million from investors. Regulators have filed charges and are seeking cease‑and‑desist orders.

Two veteran Pierce County juvenile court officials were separated last week; an interim administrator was named as county leaders say operations will continue. The departures remove figures central to local reform work.

Zillow data show Seattle metro has a higher share of homes pulled from sale and relisted as rentals, modestly adding supply that could ease rent growth.

A ghost‑kitchen favorite now has a Sixth Avenue storefront with a patio, bocce court and Detroit‑inspired rectangular pies.

A string of smash-and-grab burglaries has hit All The Best Pet Care stores in Seattle; managers call the thefts a "huge gut punch."

Everett’s council voted April 22 to put an EMS levy lid lift on the Aug. 4, 2026 ballot to restore the rate to $0.50 per $1,000 and shore up Everett Fire staffing. The city provided sample cost estimates for homeowners and said the funding would support EMS personnel and equipment.