A teenager was pulled from Lake Sammamish and did not survive after more than an hour of resuscitation by multiple agencies.

A motorcyclist died on westbound I‑90 near the I‑405 interchange in Bellevue Tuesday afternoon, forcing lane closures and multi‑mile backups. Crews remain on scene as troopers investigate.

Two people were critically injured in separate stabbings along South Weller Street in Little Saigon; police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

Seattle Fire crews responded Sunday to reports that two kayakers were in distress near NE San Juan Road. Officials have released only an initial update.

Seattle Fire says crews are on scene after a boat flipped near the westbound I‑90 midspan; initial reports say three people entered the water.

Pierce Transit and Pierce County activated free bus, Runner and SHUTTLE rides to local cooling centers during a heat advisory. Riders can tell operators they are headed to a cooling site for a free round trip.

Heat Advisory in effect through 5 AM PDT Tuesday, June 16. Highs near 89°F today with inland spots possibly reaching the low 90s.

A National Weather Service watch warns gusty winds and low humidity across eastern Washington Tuesday; any new fires could spread quickly.

New county assessment notices show downtown Spokane office and apartment values slipping while manufactured homes and vacant land tick up.

Australia stunned Türkiye 2-0 in Vancouver as Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and keeper Patrick Beach starred. The win sets up a crucial U.S.–Australia match in Seattle on Friday.

Troopers arrested 20 suspected impaired drivers overnight as King County kicked off the '100 Safe Days of Summer' enforcement patrols.

A military aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, touching off a wildfire that prompted evacuations and a multi‑agency firefight. Crews protected cabins while aircraft attacked the flames into the evening.

A fire on northbound I‑5 at MP 9.1 near NE 179th slowed traffic on June 13 and prompted WSDOT travel alerts. Motorists were urged to use caution.