One person was shot near 35th Ave S and S Findlay; the victim was taken to Harborview Medical Center.

A $54M Morgan Stanley‑backed loan refinanced the Courtyard by Marriott in downtown Bellevue, keeping the 253‑room property with Puget Sound Hospitality and freeing capital for upgrades. Lenders cited transit proximity and steady demand.

Bellevue approved up to $10 million to help KidsQuest buy and renovate the former Bellevue Arts Museum, clearing a path for a larger downtown children's museum aimed to open in 2029.

Seattle bowlers say Lucky Strike's roll-up drove up prices and worsened lanes; a class-action seeks damages and to block deals.

Xian Zhang has become the Seattle Symphony’s first female music director, leading programs at Benaroya Hall and shaping a season that mixes core repertoire with new commissions. Her appointment is being viewed as a milestone for representation in classical leadership.

Kirkland police executed search warrants at three businesses and arrested two people in a probe into suspected human trafficking and promoting prostitution.

A suspect accused of shooting a toddler was released from custody as raw video circulated, drawing fresh attention and questions about pretrial rules.

Federal Way is moving to limit hours, require visible licenses and bar cash at massage businesses as the city targets suspected sex-for-pay operations. The council will consider a new ordinance this week.

A fin whale washed ashore near Samish Island and NOAA and partners are conducting a necropsy. The species is an uncommon visitor to the Salish Sea.

A Federal Way man died after a shooting; Spokane police arrested a business associate and turned him over to King County authorities.

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County apologized after a dog in its care was involved in a fatal incident at the Tacoma City Marathon; the shelter says a full review is underway.

Tacoma’s parks director resigned as the district confronts a roughly $7 million operating shortfall, nearly 50 layoffs and looming service cuts. A May 18 public meeting will weigh the options.

Masked, armed suspects robbed a West Seattle 7‑Eleven Monday night and fled with about $200 while police investigate. Detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.