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.

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.