South County Fire is proposing a roughly $420 million bond to rebuild and expand stations across south Snohomish County; a public hearing is set for May 5.

Washington will consolidate medical records across prisons, psychiatric hospitals and Apple Health providers under a new HCMACS system, with funding and legislative milestones pushing a 2028 launch. The move follows lawsuits tied to delayed care.

A judge has ordered a retrial in the 2022 Highway 2 crash that killed a Leavenworth motorcyclist. The case against Phlym Anthony Gayan returns to Chelan County Superior Court.

An 85-year-old Seattle man allegedly tried to cut the Bainbridge ferry line, nearly struck a worker and punched an officer, court records show.

SDOT’s 2025 levy recap says crews patched 17,000+ potholes, planted 1,000+ trees and built nearly 30 new sidewalk blocks across Seattle.

Expedia has hired former Snap CFO Derek Andersen to run finance, effective May 11. The SEC filing details a multimillion‑dollar equity grant, signing bonus and relocation support as Andersen moves to Seattle.

Opening statements began Thursday in Kent as jurors heard surveillance and court filings in the trial of Aaron Myers, accused of killing 17-year-old Hazrat Ali Rohani in Renton. Prosecutors say video and records will show Myers fired multiple times; the defense says he feared the teens were armed.

Seattle Fire rushed to a residential blaze on the 10200 block of 44th Ave SW Thursday; crews asked people to avoid the area while multiple units operated on scene.

West Pierce crews knocked down an apartment blaze on the 3100 block of Bridgeport Way W after a second alarm was called for access issues. Crews have the fire under control.

A 23-year-old man was shot on SE Carr Road in Renton Thursday night; detectives processed the scene and police asked anyone with information to call 911.

Sound Transit will roll out paid parking permits at three north‑end stations starting May 1, offering monthly and one‑day reserved spots plus discounts for reduced‑fare riders.

State securities investigators allege AI‑generated trading signals and fake platforms stole nearly $10 million from investors. Regulators have filed charges and are seeking cease‑and‑desist orders.

Seattle used the 32nd pick to take Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price, adding one‑cut explosiveness and return ability to a backfield in flux. The rookie now joins a crowded room and will compete for early snaps during OTAs and camp.