A Washington bill would route many late‑filed tort claims into arbitration first, pitting cash‑strapped counties against survivor advocates over transparency and costs.

Detectives are seeking tips after a 56-year-old man was found critically injured in Renton's Powell Ave SW business area in early January.

A fiery Friday-morning crash at Enchanted Parkway and S 356th in Federal Way killed one and injured two. Police arrested the driver on suspicion of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault.

A sailboat explosion off Glen Cove left two people with serious burns; both were flown to Harborview’s burn unit as crews fought the blaze. Investigators are probing the cause.

Fans packed Lumen Field on Saturday for the Supercross World Championship — FanFest, autograph lines and a stacked 450/250 card.

Cloudy Saturday with a light morning drizzle and highs near 47°F. Colder, unsettled weather returns Monday with snow levels dropping to about 1,000–1,500 feet.

Cinder + Salt will open this April at The Charter Hotel near Pike Place Market, bringing a wood‑fire raw bar and coastal menu to a 2,790‑sq‑ft ground‑floor space.

Jose Luis Sanchez-Valencia, accused of leading a cartel-linked ring that smuggled liquid meth inside candles, pleaded not guilty in Seattle federal court; trial is set for April 20.

Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman warned most computer‑based office tasks could be automated within 12–18 months, a claim that puts Seattle‑area jobs in focus.

Cloudy Seattle will see steady light rain Friday with highs near 48°F. Mountain passes could pick up fresh snow and mariners should expect choppy seas.

A Des Moines man drew a six‑year federal sentence after prosecutors say his infant was exposed to fentanyl and survived. Authorities seized fentanyl and a ghost gun during the investigation.

Police say a driver stopped in Tukwila bit an officer during a DUI arrest and was booked on assault charges.

Sun breaks Thursday with highs near 52°F. A front brings light rain late Thursday night into Friday and a small craft advisory for the outer coast.