A carne‑asada–focused steakhouse from the Asadero team has opened in Pioneer Square, serving a thin‑sliced Ribeye Asada and mezcal‑forward cocktails.

A two-alarm blaze hit Fremont on Thursday afternoon; crews knocked the fire down shortly after 2:40 p.m. and no injuries were reported. Investigators are on scene.

The Legislative Ethics Board set a June 8–9 public hearing after finding reasonable cause that Rep. Tarra Simmons used her office and campaign surplus to benefit two nonprofits.

A Pierce County deputy was charged with felony harassment after a reported domestic altercation. The sheriff’s office says it has removed the deputy from patrol and is pursuing termination.

Listings for $2M-plus homes have surged across Seattle and the Eastside, shifting the luxury market toward buyers and stretching typical offer timelines.

As Expedia marks 30 years, CEO Ariane Gorin is leaning into AI and new partnerships to turn planning experiments into bookings while warning about AI risks. Strong Q1 results give the company room to test and scale.

The Justice Department has opened a CRIPA investigation into WCCW after lawsuits alleged women were assaulted by a male inmate who identified as female. Federal investigators will review housing and safety policies.

Pierce County warns rising temperatures and drought are increasing wildfire risk. A burn ban starts June 1 and residents are urged to prepare and enroll in alerts.

A stabbing on the 6100 block of 4th Ave S left one person injured and prompted a standoff Tuesday as negotiators worked to reach a suspect barricaded in an apartment.

Four suspects remain at large after vandals smashed windows of 14 cars at Garfield Station Apartments in Parkland. Deputies say tips could help identify the group.

Royal Bagel is planning to open in Morgan Junction at 6045 California Ave SW, offering New York‑style bagels and schmear to‑go. The owner says the name honors Seattle sportswriter Royal Brougham and is targeting a late‑2026 opening.

Three men were shot outside a Capitol Hill nightclub after an altercation; police are investigating and asking for tips and video from witnesses.

A woman was shot in the leg at a North Beacon Hill gathering early Sunday; Seattle's Gun Violence Reduction Unit is investigating and seeking tips.