Seattle police arrested 11 people during a coordinated retail-theft sweep at Westwood Village, recovering about $2,800. One suspect is tied to roughly $17,000 in alleged thefts.

A mid‑afternoon structure fire in the 2100 block of South 25th Street sent smoke over the neighborhood; crews contained the blaze and no injuries were reported. Investigators were on scene and several residents were displaced.

Valley SWAT took a suspect into custody in Kent after an alleged March robbery tied to an online sale. Officers say the suspect surrendered and no one was hurt.

Mount Si trails were closed Tuesday after a bear encounter injured two people. Crews evacuated both hikers while WDFW searched the area.

A 27-year-old man was arrested in East Pierce County after allegedly strangling his girlfriend and driving off with their 5-month-old; the baby was returned safely.

A pedestrian was killed Monday after being struck by a vehicle on South Tacoma Way in Tacoma. Police say the driver remained at the scene and was not arrested.

A technical problem briefly knocked Washington’s 911 voice system offline on June 15, leaving dispatchers without location data before service was restored. Agencies are investigating.

Blaine police confirmed a Border Patrol-involved shooting near 4th and A Street Tuesday; the FBI has taken the lead on the federal probe.

Seattle police investigated reported gunfire near Pathways Park playground Monday night; officers recovered multiple shell casings and asked witnesses to come forward.

Seattle Fire crews reported visible smoke near the 5200 block of University Way NE and asked people to avoid the area while they investigate.

Volunteers who spent a decade restoring High Rock Lookout found windows smashed, a door bashed and historic boards thrown off the cliff. Federal investigators are probing the vandalism as crews scramble to salvage materials.

A 63-year-old Spanaway man died after his pickup crashed into a camper trailer early June 13. The Medical Examiner lists the case as pending and investigators are probing the scene.

A 47-year-old man was seriously injured when a homemade fireworks compound detonated on Steilacoom Boulevard SW, scattering explosive materials and damaging a shed. Authorities are investigating.