Home security video shows stray bullets striking a cul‑de‑sac in unincorporated Arlington; families say deputies were slow to respond and reckless‑endangerment referrals are pending.

Pages from Mike McCready’s Farewell to Seasons will be shown at Mutual Arts Collective in Pike Place beginning July 22, with a SMASH partnership and a companion rock‑opera. The graphic novel ships in October 2026.

John Marchant Stabbert, son of a longtime Tacoma pastor, has been summoned on four counts of first‑degree child rape tied to alleged incidents from 1997–2001; church leaders say they have removed him and are cooperating with police.

Weber County charging papers say Chad Jason Torres‑Cruz picked up a 13‑year‑old via Instagram, transported her to Pineview Reservoir and raped her; he's currently jailed in Spokane on related charges.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Thursday afternoon in Seattle with mid-70s highs. Expect wet roads, gusty winds, and active mountain and marine advisories.

Point Defiance Zoo closed its outdoor puffin exhibit after three puffins died; preliminary testing points to avian psittacosis and no human cases have been reported.

A King County inquest jury found Seattle officers' use of deadly force in the 2019 Ryan Smith shooting was necessary after reviewing body‑worn video. Prosecutors had earlier declined charges.

Texas-born Super Chix opened a Seattle waterfront shop in late June, bringing hand-breaded chicken and churned custard to Alaskan Way. The new outpost expands the chain’s Washington roster.

A roughly five‑foot scorch was found on Madison Middle School’s levy‑funded turf in West Seattle. The district filed a police report and has arranged a vendor quote for repairs.

A Southcenter strip‑mall hot pot spot pairs conveyor‑belt theatrics with affordable all‑you‑can‑eat menus and premium meat options.

County tests found elevated bacteria at Mount Baker Beach; officials say the water could make swimmers and pets sick. Retesting is underway.

Tacoma detectives renewed a public plea as Crime Stoppers offers up to $1,000 for tips in the 2023 killing of 16-year-old Wyatt Owens. Police want dash‑cam video and witness leads.

Roughly 20 Clearview residents turned out at a county meeting to oppose a citizen petition that would shrink cannabis buffers and allow a second dispensary near The Kushery.