A 63-year-old driver died after his sedan crossed into oncoming traffic and hit a dump truck on 23rd Avenue Wednesday morning; detectives with SPD's traffic squad are asking witnesses to come forward.

Police blocked a section of High Point Drive SW after reports of gunfire; a driver says a bullet pierced their pickup's windshield. Investigators canvassed the block and are seeking video and witnesses.

A late-night condo fire in northeast Bellevue forced crews to pull back after a partial roof collapse; all residents escaped and no injuries were reported.

Wenatchee police identified Cassondra Andrews‑Huff as the May 30 homicide victim. A juvenile has been arrested and officers found notes and materials investigators say may link the suspect to local fires.

Annie E. Casey’s KIDS COUNT finds Washington 31st in education as the state trims Transition to Kindergarten funding — advocates say roughly 2,000 early‑learning slots will go away.

Sap Kray, convicted in the 1997 killing of Tacoma Officer William Lowry, died last Friday while serving life in state prison. The Snohomish County medical examiner lists the cause of death as pending.

WSDOT says the first two miles of the SR 167 Expressway in Fife — including a diverging-diamond interchange over I-5 — are nearing staged opening.

Lake Union Concerts returns next Wednesday with paddle‑up raves and a new Dock Rock floating‑home series.

Public health warned Chief Sealth families after a student attended class while contagious with whooping cough; watch for cough symptoms and confirm vaccinations.

Seattle firefighters battled a house fire in the 3000 block of NW 59th Street early Wednesday; crews attacked the blaze from inside and out and initial updates were posted on X.

A shooting near the Aero Apartments in South Tacoma left one person injured Tuesday evening while officers searched the area with K‑9 units. The suspect remained at large.

Spokane Indian Housing Authority paid about $53.3M for the 200‑unit Waterford Apartments in Everett, expanding its western Washington holdings amid a busy acquisition run. Local filings and industry notices detail the deal.

Casa Gabriele quietly opened in a Pioneer Square basement, serving homestyle Southern Italian dishes from the team behind Bottega Gabriele.