SMART investigators are probing a shooting involving Snohomish County deputies on East Shore Drive near Martha Lake. Mukilteo Police will lead public updates as the inquiry continues.

A 35-year-old with robbery and assault charges pending escaped Western State Hospital in Lakewood; Clark County officials say he should be considered dangerous.

Two King County residents who traveled internationally tested positive for measles. Public Health has posted exposure locations across Seattle, Kirkland and Bellevue.

Bellevue cleared Wallace Properties’ plan to replace the Bellevue North Shopping Center with a four‑building, near‑900‑unit mixed‑use development on a 4.2‑acre downtown block.

A car owner pinged a stolen vehicle into Burien. Deputies found a gun and narcotics and booked a man, described as a convicted felon.

Public Health — Seattle & King County confirmed one local TMVII case and urged clinicians to test and treat with oral antifungals as more cases may be undetected.

Seattle Parks closed water at Matthews Beach after a contamination event; Seattle Public Utilities is responding and the beach will remain closed until April 4.

Federal and state projections show Washington traffic deaths fell in 2025. Officials credit stepped‑up enforcement, safety tech and street‑design changes for the reversal.

Puyallup is moving its police headquarters to leased space on South Hill. Officials say emergency response continues; a ribbon‑cutting is scheduled for April 9.

Light rain and mist through Thursday morning with a warm, drier weekend on the way.

Snap has increased its office footprint at Midstation Bellevue, a sign that demand for premium downtown office space is firming.

Seattle Fire crews responded to a rope rescue after a person reportedly contacted power lines on the 3600 block of NW 62nd St; crews asked neighbors to avoid the area.

Novartis and AbbVie sued Washington after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed SB 5981, arguing the 340B transparency law will cause steep losses and legal conflict.