An emergency C-section at Woodland Park Zoo on May 24 delivered a healthy 5.4‑lb baby gorilla; keepers and a volunteer medical team say both mom and infant are recovering.

Couple of Scoops, an inclusive ice cream and candy shop in Gig Harbor, has a grand-opening date next Saturday and plans two dozen flavors plus sugar-free treats. The owners say hiring adults with disabilities is central to the concept.

A Seattle man convicted in March for a brutal 2022 Georgetown double slaying is set to be sentenced Tuesday; prosecutors say the attack was quick and vicious.

A six-figure design amendment will let Puyallup finish surveys, wetland and stormwater work as officials chase federal grants for a $75–$90M Shaw Road rebuild.

Forensic pollen from clothing suggests the unidentified woman found off Spanish Banks in 2022 may have been in Seattle or Portland, Vancouver police say.

A mid-air collision north of Ritzville left one skydiver dead and another hospitalized, Adams County deputies say. Authorities are investigating the rural landing area.

A 14-year-old surrendered after a Friday night shooting in downtown Chelan that left a 17-year-old injured. Deputies booked the juvenile on two counts of first-degree assault.

Sunny Sunday gives Seattle a warm break before rain and gusty southerly winds arrive Monday. Boaters and event planners should prepare for rough crossings and wet conditions.

A KING 5 investigation finds a Seattle woman was told to self‑deport via the CBP Home app but was blocked from leaving multiple times at Sea‑Tac. Her experience spotlights confusion around federal booking and stipend procedures.

Orchid, a clouded leopard at Point Defiance Zoo, climbed a tree during the Wild Wonders show, temporarily closing nearby paths before keepers returned her safely.

Family-owned Clove Indian Cuisine is opening a third location at Tacoma Mall, taking roughly 4,000 square feet as the mall expands its dining lineup.

Microsoft released Defender engine and platform updates after two zero‑day flaws were spotted in the wild; CISA added the CVEs to its KEV list and set a June 3 federal remediation deadline.

Renters in six Tacoma buildings have formed tenant unions and are pressing owners for repairs, standardized rents and an end to extra fees. Organizers say a rent strike remains possible.