Seattle celebrates the opening of a new play structure at Urban Triangle Park with a ribbon-cutting event on May 11, as part of the city's efforts to activate downtown areas.

Seattle Parks and Recreation is set to discuss updates to Be’er Sheva Park and Atlantic City Boat Ramp with Rainier Beach residents on May 14, seeking community input.

Tensions rise at the University of Washington as a pro-Palestinian encampment grows and the conservative speaker Charlie Kirk is set to visit the campus.

Fire Marshal Chad Cross emphasizes the importance of attentiveness when cooking, citing it as the leading cause of residential fires, and provides safety tips like never leaving cooking equipment unattended.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is seeking public input on its draft Best Available Science Policy through May 24, 2024, via comments online or by email.

A Renton man is charged with first-degree murder after the body of Reyna Hernandez was found in a Mexican cemetery; prosecutors allege domestic violence. Extradition efforts are underway.

Percy Schlimm, a Seattle City Light employee since 2007, coordinates projects between the utility and customers and is passionate about Christmas and Barbra Streisand.

A Seattle Hearing Examiner upheld the findings of labor violations by Newway Forming and Baja Concrete, confirming they owe over $2M in wages and penalties for labor violations from 2018-2020.

One man was injured in a drive-by shooting in North Seattle, with police responding to 911 calls and later locating the victim who is now in serious condition. Suspects remain at large.

The National Weather Service predicts a wet and windy week for Seattle with chances of rain and thunderstorms before sunny weather returns later in the week.

Bellevue releases its "Bellevue 2044" draft plan focusing on housing, sustainability, and equity, with a public session on May 6 to discuss growth strategies for the city.

Seattle's Magnuson Off Leash Area main gate will be closed from May 13 for renovations, including improved access and mobility features. The work, lasting about two months, necessitates using alternate entrances and temporary ADA parking.

Authorities in Washington continue to search for a zebra that escaped from a trailer; three others have been recaptured. Community efforts to help with the search have included forming vehicle barriers.