The Coast Guard pared back a planned Seattle waterfront expansion, dropping new berths and major dredging while prioritizing targeted upgrades and cleanup.

Kitsap County prosecutors say a 4‑week‑old died of fentanyl; Alexandria Jones and Tyler Graham now face manslaughter charges, according to court filings.

WSDOT crews will begin work next week to repair SR 504 and replace the Spirit Lake Outlet Bridge, a key step toward reopening Johnston Ridge Observatory. The closure stems from a May 2023 landslide that severed the only road in and stranded visitors.

Seattle Police and a King County K‑9 team searched near Delridge and SW Willow after two residents reported an intruder. Authorities say the suspect may be armed.

Showers arrive Saturday with highs near 54°F and slick roads likely. Pack an umbrella and expect slower commutes.

DEA lab analysis identified JWH‑018‑S in ten liquid bottles seized in Washington. Officials warn synthetic cannabinoids can be unpredictable and hazardous.

After years of delay, Sound Transit advanced plans to surplus two parcels at Mount Baker Station; one is bound for city-led homeownership and the larger lot is eyed for a market-rate sale.

Crews are investigating an electrical fire in a commercial building on Elliott Ave W; initial reports show no confirmed injuries. Emergency teams remain on scene.

Chef Ethan Stowell will consult with Sodexo Live! to overhaul Benaroya Hall’s cafe, restaurant and concessions when the hall reopens this September after a $20M renovation.

A 101‑year‑old Laurelhurst waterfront home at 3048 E. Laurelhurst Dr NE sold off‑market for $14 million, according to local reporting and MLS records.

Ballard’s Shingletown Saloon will close April 25 after 11 years, management says. The venue leaves behind line‑dancing nights, cheap drinks and 10 marriages.

DEA agents visited Eastlake High as a local mother shared her daughter’s fatal fentanyl overdose and officials urged families to use available resources.

A Gig Harbor man who pleaded guilty in the 1994 killing of a Sumner civic leader asked a Pierce County judge on April 10, 2026 to swap his life‑without‑parole term for a fixed sentence. The request follows a 2021 state high‑court ruling on youth sentences.