Nobu will open its first Pacific Northwest restaurant at Avenue Bellevue and rebrand the complex’s residences, adding a high‑end dining and real‑estate anchor to downtown Bellevue.

A 55-year-old man died after a pickup ran into a ditch outside Graham; a passenger and a puppy were hurt.

A deadly blaze hit an apartment near Wright Park on May 27, leaving one person dead while fire and police investigate. Neighbors and officials remained on scene.

Seattle advanced a targeted upzone that loosens rules for mass‑timber and Passive House projects and aims to unlock thousands of homes if approved.

Sunny Wednesday with highs near 72°F; rain likely late Thursday night into Friday. Boaters, watch for a Gale Watch in the Strait.

A man was found dead in Madison Park on Sunday evening; Seattle police have opened a homicide investigation and are asking for tips.

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.

Pidgin Cooperative—born as a farmers‑market ramen and taco stand—has opened a worker‑owned restaurant at Fishermen’s Terminal, run by six equal co‑owners and built around local sourcing.

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 55-year-old man died and another was hurt after a Memorial Day head-on crash on Broadway Avenue in Snohomish; detectives are investigating.

Family-owned Marrakesh in Belltown will close Wednesday after owners say they lost the lease. A GoFundMe has been launched as the family searches for a new home.

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.

State records show Meta will cut 1,395 Washington jobs, with Seattle-area offices and remote staff affected. Notices list July 22 as the separation date.