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Cloudy morning in Seattle with highs near 65°F; a sharp warm-up — including possible record highs — arrives Sunday–Monday.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Chelan County officials say DNA testing has identified partial remains found on Entiat River Road as Patricia L. Colyer, a Tacoma woman missing since July 4, 1986.
Light rain and fog Tuesday morning with gusty southwest winds and marine advisories. A sharp warm‑up moves in later this week, with 80s by Sunday.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Lake Kathryn Village is slated to add a roughly 9,825-square-foot retail building as developers move into phases 3 and 4, with permits under county review.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
SPU will start preparatory work this month on the Fauntleroy Creek culvert under 45th Ave SW; the main road closure is expected in early 2027 and could last up to two years.
Rain moves in Monday, June 8 with steady showers and choppy seas. Expect a soggy commute and check transit and marine advisories.
A Saturday outage left nearly 4,000 Snohomish PUD customers in Everett without power, with Pinehurst among the hardest hit. Crews were working to restore service and the PUD map had neighborhood updates.
Politics & Govt in ...
King County has joined a multi-county lawsuit arguing the state must shoulder more of the cost of public defense as caseload limits tighten.
Beacon Hill’s long-running reputation as an affordable Seattle neighborhood is shifting as buyers chase transit, parks and renovation-ready homes. New MLS data show single-family medians around $800,000.
Two masked men robbed the Highland Park 7-Eleven around midnight; police are reviewing surveillance and asking neighbors for tips.
DocuSign is shifting to 1301 Second Ave, a move that could leave its namesake 999 Third Ave tower more than half-empty and add to downtown vacancy pressures.
Multiple gunfire reports hit West Seattle’s Delridge area on Wednesday; officers detained a person and said there were no injuries. Police are asking for tips and video.
A new affordability ranking finds Washington among the worst states to retire, with high home prices and steep everyday costs squeezing Seattle‑area households.
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