An explosion hit a marijuana grow facility in Arlington on Thursday; fire crews responded and officials say surrounding areas are not at risk. Investigators are reviewing the site.

Crews cleared tents from Daejeon, Lewis and Sturgus parks on April 9 as Seattle presses to add 1,000 shelter units. Outreach workers warn people remain at risk in nearby greenbelt pockets.

Human remains recovered at Joint Base Lewis–McChord in January have been identified as Aidan Spear, a Tacoma woman who disappeared in January 2022. Detectives are asking for tips.

Masked ICE agents detained a man during an asylum hearing at Seattle’s immigration courthouse despite no deportation order, his attorney says. The arrest was filmed and will be challenged in court.

Seattle police say one person was wounded in a shooting near Rainier Avenue South and South Othello Street. Detectives are investigating and more details are expected.

Officers recovered shell casings at 35th and SW Cambridge after multiple 911 reports of shots; police confirmed a bullet hit a window but no injuries were reported.

Three recent reader reports show coyotes across West Seattle — one near the municipal golf course and another that reportedly took three backyard chickens.

Cool, clear morning with frost in low spots; sunny afternoon highs near 64°F. Rain likely Friday night into Saturday.

Seattle firefighters are responding to an apartment building fire on the 400 block of 10th Ave; officials asked people to avoid the area.

A Pierce County jury awarded $130 million to the estate of 2‑year‑old Sarai Brooks, finding the state and a South Hill daycare failed to protect her from abuse. The decision raises questions about reporting and agency oversight.

A sinkhole at S 19th and Mildred forced lane closures in Tacoma; city crews are on scene and no reopening timeline has been provided. Traffic and transit may be affected.

Sound Transit has suspended Tacoma's T Line after crews found a broken rail downtown. Free shuttle buses are running between Tacoma Dome and St. Joseph stations while repairs continue.

Cuts and larger class sizes are spreading through rural Washington after timber‑sale dollars fell and state land decisions delayed expected receipts. Districts want a backstop from Olympia.