A 160‑unit Redmond apartment building sold for $78M to national buyer Bell Partners. The six‑story property, built in 2016 and listed as Bell River Trail, remains open for leasing.

A Raymond man is jailed on a second‑degree child molestation charge after court documents say a Y‑STR DNA match tied him to an alleged teen assault.

A federal jury convicted Bellevue tax preparer Thanjavur Manavalan of preparing false tax returns. Sentencing is set for July 15, 2026.

Seattle favorite Molly Moon’s will open a Kirkland scoop shop on April 12, bringing the chain to 12 locations and expanding its Eastside footprint. The company says the move follows strong performance at nearby shops.

Freezing fog clears to sun and a 50°F high Monday; rain moves in late Tuesday and intensifies Wednesday.

Tacoma police opened a homicide investigation after two women were found on the 100 block of East 91st Street early March 29. Detectives are canvassing the scene.

Cloudy start with rain moving in midmorning; foothills could see a brief rain‑snow mix Sunday night.

A JBLM soldier pleaded not guilty in military court over the 2023 Gorge festival shooting that killed two Seattle nurses. The case has moved into military hands.

Enumclaw’s Yella Beak Saloon has new owners who say they’ll renovate while keeping the bar’s character; liquor license approval is in and kitchen hires are underway.

King County Assessor John Wilson was charged March 25, 2026, with two counts of violating a restraining order filed by his ex‑fiancée.

Washington buyers are increasingly choosing adjustable‑rate mortgages to lower upfront payments; ARMs made up nearly 25% statewide and 36% in King County.

An 11-year-old girl is in serious condition after a water rescue off West Seattle. Rescue Boat 5 pulled her from the water and she was treated at Fire Station 5 before hospital transfer.

A small group of un‑catalogued orcas with cookie‑cutter shark scars cruised Elliott Bay off Jack Block Park this morning, delighting shoreline watchers and drawing researchers’ interest.