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Freezing fog clears to sun and a 50°F high Monday; rain moves in late Tuesday and intensifies Wednesday.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
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.
Food & Drinks in ...
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.
Politics & Govt in ...
King County Assessor John Wilson was charged March 25, 2026, with two counts of violating a restraining order filed by his ex‑fiancée.
Real Estate & Development in ...
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.
Parks & Nature in ...
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.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Metro will add earlier, later and more frequent buses and let riders board through any door starting this Saturday. Key route and payment changes are listed.
Sunny Thursday pushes Seattle into the low 50s with a short dry spell through Saturday. Light rain chances return Sunday.
Fire crews battled a building fire on the 2000 block of 14th Ave W that extended into concealed void spaces between the first and second floors. Primary search was clear and no injuries were reported.
HUD has opened a compliance review of Washington's Covenant Homeownership Program, saying the race‑conscious down‑payment plan may violate the Fair Housing Act.
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