Federal prosecutors say two Seattle-area men were indicted on a 24-count case accusing them of burglarizing 17 pharmacies across the Puget Sound and stealing thousands of pills. Court filings cite DNA, phone data and large drug seizures.

A deep‑seated machinery fire at 14000 NE 190th St sent crews from multiple departments to the scene; Eastside Fire & Rescue says occupants evacuated and the blaze is under control.

Developer Onelin Capital opened outreach for twin 22‑story towers that would replace the University Inn in the U District. The hotel was sold last year and remains open for now.

A Long Beach woman was booked on first-degree attempted murder after an afternoon stabbing along the city’s oceanfront; police say video and witnesses recorded the attack.

A hairstylist aboard the Brilliant Lady was arrested in Seattle and charged in federal court after prosecutors say he molested passengers during so‑called massages. Court papers name multiple victims and allege the assaults occurred in a small room beside the ship salon.

Local roaster Anchorhead Coffee has leased the former Junction Starbucks and is aiming for a fall opening, with a Summer Fest pop-up expected. Neighbors will likely get a preview at the festival.

A 26-year-old was airlifted to Harborview with a severe hand injury after a fireworks mishap at Windjammer Park during Oak Harbor's carnival. Officials urged caution.

Go Greek Yogurt is opening a downtown Seattle location this winter at 2130 7th Ave, taking over the former Sub Pop storefront near the Amazon Spheres.

A Thurston County deputy was put in a headlock during a Lacey arrest after officers searched for a suspect who had allegedly assaulted a woman. The suspect was taken into custody.

A Washington nonprofit struck a short-term deal with King County to keep Harbor Island Studios operating, buying time while partners work on a lasting funding plan.

A ticket sold at a Shell in north Seattle matched four white balls plus the Powerball on July 4, winning $50,000, Washington’s Lottery says.

Clyde Hill officials are preparing to ask voters to approve a major levy lid lift this fall after a task force warned reserves could be gone by 2030. The proposal pairs a stormwater fee with a property‑tax increase to preserve local police and fire services.

A two-alarm blaze Monday night destroyed a building under construction on S. Puget Sound Ave in Tacoma and damaged two neighboring apartment buildings. No injuries were reported and investigators are on scene.