Charles MacDonald Porter was stopped on I-5 near Woodburn after a driver reported indecent conduct; court papers connect him to earlier Seattle-area freeway cases.

Washington approved two laws requiring traceability for AI content and new protections for chatbot users under 18, including hourly disclosures and crisis protocols.

A small-plane crash near Seattle killed the pilot; KIRO 7 published video and says authorities have identified the pilot as investigators collect footage and evidence.

Mt. Joy has closed both of its Seattle restaurants after an ownership transfer. The Capitol Hill flagship and a South Lake Union outpost are currently shuttered while the new owner’s plans remain unclear.

Seattle and King County removed César Chávez’s name from a South Park park after national reporting raised abuse allegations. Officials say a community-driven renaming process will follow.

King County adopted an emergency one‑year moratorium on new or expanded detention facilities on March 3, joining Seattle and nearby cities in blocking potential immigration‑detention sites.

Crews are on the Jose Rizal Bridge after reports of a person in crisis; officials urged people to avoid 12th Ave S and S Weller Street.

House Bill 1046 shields Good Samaritans who enter locked vehicles to rescue a vulnerable pet or person — but only if they follow five legal steps. Learn what the law requires and the limits of car "pet modes."

A community study finds rising property taxes are accelerating displacement of Black homeowners in Seattle’s Central District. Advocates want targeted tax relief and new protections.

A Spanaway man was sentenced to 12 years after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in his father’s December death. The plea included a deadly‑weapon enhancement.

Amtrak is consolidating Empire Builder onboard staffing in Chicago, prompting anxiety among Seattle crews as new Airo trains and yard upgrades approach. Local workers say the move could reshape seniority and overnight logistics.

A vessel fire at a Ballard marina sent crews to the 1100 block of NW 45th Street; Seattle Fire urged people to avoid the area while crews worked.

Seattle‑based Brooks Running will open a standalone University Village shop this summer, taking the former Eddie Bauer space and adding a dozen or two retail jobs.