Gray morning clears to sun with highs near 67°F; small craft advisory eased early and the weekend warms into the low 70s.

Freakout’s big fall festival is on hiatus as the nonprofit redirects resources to smaller shows and label work amid funding uncertainty.

A family-run Somali cafe built from pop-ups is setting up shop in Renton, promising Somali tea, pastries and a gathering space. Owners hope to open as soon as June.

A grenade left in a Tacoma Goodwill donation bin forced an evacuation Tuesday; explosive crews later declared the device inoperable and the store reopened.

Kirkland police executed search warrants at three businesses and arrested two people in a probe into suspected human trafficking and promoting prostitution.

Seattle paused Leschi Marina construction after businesses said sudden fencing cut off lakefront access and threatened crucial summer revenue.

A suspect accused of shooting a toddler was released from custody as raw video circulated, drawing fresh attention and questions about pretrial rules.

A 32-year-old man was arrested after a woman said he threatened her with a knife in Little Saigon; city cameras helped officers find the suspect.

A man was arrested after his van exploded and burned outside the Everett Police South Precinct Tuesday night. Police say he was booked on first‑degree arson.

A man was shot in Everett after a road‑rage dispute near 108th Street SW; police say the suspect fled and detectives are investigating.

Vancouver’s Circle Wellness is bringing its private thermal Circuit to Seattle this summer. The single‑suite spa offers private 90‑ and 120‑minute sessions built around heat‑and‑cold contrast.

Tukwila police say human remains were found at a home in the 14800 block of 42nd Ave S; Major Crimes Unit detectives are investigating.

The City of Redmond warns of scam emails posing as permit notices that ask for wire transfers. Officials urge residents to verify payment instructions through official channels.