The Seattle area anticipates a wet weekend with a 40% chance of rain and possible urban flooding due to heavy rainfall, as warned by the National Weather Service.

Thieves staged a smash and grab at a West Seattle jewelry store, stealing $2 million in goods. The midday heist involved four masked individuals who broke display cases and threatened employees, escaping quickly before the police arrived.

Ramp meters on I-5 between Chehalis and Centralia go live next week to ease traffic and collisions, with WSDOT monitoring to adjust as needed for optimal flow during peak hours.

A suspected DUI driver crashed into a construction zone near Tacoma Narrows Bridge, prompting road closures and a hazmat response due to struck radioactive equipment. No injuries were reported.

WSDOT plans to convert a signalized intersection on Bainbridge Island into a roundabout to enhance safety, involving community input in the planning stages.

Washington state's unemployment rate remained at 4.5% in July 2025, with job growth in the private sector and declines in the public sector and construction.

Seattle's weather forecast predicts a clear, sunny day with highs near 74°F, transitioning to rain in the evening and the coming days, with chances of precipitation ranging from 80%-90%.

Seattle's SR 99 tunnel will receive a surface enhancement to improve traction, with closures beginning Monday, Aug. 18. The $1.5 million "shot-blasting" project will roughen the surface for better vehicle grip.

Kirkland Police Chief Cherie Harris is retiring on September 3, 2025, after a career that began in 1993. Deputy Chief Michel St. Jean is the interim chief.

Robert J. Howell Jr. was sentenced to over 13 years for child sexual abuse imagery crimes, including receipt and possession, after a jury trial and conviction.

A man is critically injured after a shooting in South Park, Seattle, with the suspect still at large. Police and the Gun Violence Reduction Unit are investigating the incident which followed a bar fight.

Sammamish officials advocate for water conservation in response to drought, offering practical steps for residents to reduce water usage and protect the environment.

A fire from a dumpster spread to a building in Seattle's Ballard district, but was extinguished by 9:40 p.m. with no injuries; firefighters advise on waste container safety.