State data show overdose deaths dipped in 2025, but Seattle and King County still face hundreds of fentanyl fatalities even as hotlines, naloxone and new short‑stay centers expand access to treatment.

A driver was pulled from a submerged car and pronounced dead after the vehicle went off Tukwila International Boulevard into the Duwamish River late Saturday.

Powder Room Champagne Bar has closed its Stadium District outpost after under three years; owner Cameron Gilmore announced she’s relocating to Fort Worth. The Tacoma storefront was seen locked Friday.

Shots were fired in the 2700 block of Alki Ave SW Friday night; police recovered shell casings and one person was treated after ducking to the ground.

Monroe police arrested a suspect Friday night after a death investigation touched multiple parts of the city. Officials say details remain limited as detectives continue to investigate.

One victim of a Jan. 20 stabbing and fire at a Tacoma sober‑living home has died, police say. The suspect arrested in January remains in custody as investigators update the case.

Renton police arrested a 36-year-old Tukwila man employed at Hazen High on suspicion of communicating with a minor and sexual contact; bail was set at $20,000. Detectives are seeking tips.

King County held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the RapidRide I Line Thursday, with federal help totaling roughly $99M as the project moves into construction.

Fire crews knocked down a blaze in the 1500 block of 39th Ave E; officials say it's under control while crews check for any spread.

Federal agents detained a woman near UW’s Greek Row on an out‑of‑state criminal warrant; university and city officials say no UW personnel were involved.

A King County class-action alleges unpaid overtime and missed meal/rest breaks at Dick’s Drive‑In across the Puget Sound. The chain says it’s reviewing the claims.

Washington’s attorney general announced a $7M settlement with a property manager and owners after seniors reported mold, broken appliances and misleading “luxury” ads. The deal returns money to tenants and funds repairs.

State lawmakers passed SB 6237 and sent it to Gov. Bob Ferguson; if signed, leases signed after Dec. 31, 2026 would need a flood‑risk disclosure.