A bat that tested positive for rabies was found on University Way NE near the University of Washington; public-health teams are tracing any possible human or pet exposures.

Argentum Coffee and Bakery will take a 1,800‑sq‑ft corner in the New England Building, joining a wave of new downtown cafés.

A small plane went down near Crest Airpark in Kent on July 17; the pilot had only minor injuries and crews quickly contained a small fuel leak. Emergency teams secured the scene.

A Dec. 13, 2023 video shows a Seattle man confronting officers after an arrest; the clip has resurfaced as city leaders respond to renewed ICE activity.

A King County judge approved the July 8 release of Robert Lough from McNeil Island to an Enumclaw neighborhood; neighbors say they were not told and are demanding answers.

Sumner police say they dispersed a warehouse‑district street‑racing meet, issuing 10 criminal citations and impounding 10 vehicles. No injuries were reported as investigators collect evidence.

Tacoma Public Schools agreed to settle a federal suit for $2.65M after investigators found a Skyline Elementary teacher mistreated a nonverbal student. A judge approved a special‑needs trust for the child.

John Marchant Stabbert, son of a longtime Tacoma pastor, has been summoned on four counts of first‑degree child rape tied to alleged incidents from 1997–2001; church leaders say they have removed him and are cooperating with police.

Seattle’s Public Safety Committee is considering a bill to make in‑field diversion the preferred response to public drug use after SPD reported arrests up and diversions down.

A three-week-old harbor seal pup shot near Bellingham is recovering at SR3; rescuers and NOAA are seeking tips. Veterinary scans revealed a projectile and a CT is planned.

Crews are fighting a commercial building fire on the 4500 block of 7th Avenue South. Officials asked people to avoid the area while firefighters operate.

A new city survey shows rising satisfaction with Tacoma police patrols and emergency response, and fewer households reported being victimized.

Tableau renewed about 114,000 square feet at Fremont's Data 1 building, keeping its Salesforce analytics unit anchored in the neighborhood amid shifting office demand.