A man was wounded in an apparently random attack in downtown Seattle; police posted a brief alert and are seeking witnesses.

A high-speed crash on Tacoma's Portland Avenue killed one person and left another in critical condition early Tuesday. Police say the car struck a power pole and investigators are probing the cause.

Jess Fishlock, the Reign's longest‑tenured player, announced she will retire after the 2026 season; the club plans a Lumen Field farewell this fall.

A raccoon got into a transmission line early Tuesday, cutting power to thousands in East Pierce County and prompting school delays and traffic warnings.

FDA warns shellfish from Hammersley Inlet may be contaminated with norovirus; products were shipped to multiple states and authorities urge disposal and reporting.

A fatal single-vehicle crash closed the I‑5 ramp to Mountlake Terrace's transit station; Washington State Patrol troopers are investigating and the ramp is fully blocked.

Family‑run Friends of Carmela will replace Michou at Pike Place Market with house‑made Italian‑American sandwiches, desserts and a coffee program. No opening date yet.

Tenants across Seattle say RUBS has pushed utility bills into the hundreds, sparking tenant strikes, hearing‑examiner refunds and a Renters’ Commission push to ban the practice.

Mechanical trouble north of Westlake forced 1 & 2 Line trains into 15–20 minute headways Monday, leaving some riders held on paused trains. Updates are on Sound Transit’s service alerts.

A Fircrest veteran says a contractor that billed itself as veteran‑owned took nearly $30K and left his deck and fence unfinished. State and local authorities are now probing multiple complaints.

A confidential settlement ended a Pierce County lawsuit tied to the Aug. 4, 2023 brush fire that tore through Jamestown Estates in Lakewood, killing two and destroying nine homes.

A driver hit a flashing arrow board on southbound I‑5 in Fife and was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The crash comes as Washington expands mobile work‑zone cameras and updates fines.

Sierra is taking over the former Rite Aid spot at Alderwood Plaza and will open in early May, bringing discounted outdoor gear to Lynnwood. The move reuses a large pharmacy footprint and ties into TJX’s national expansion plans.