A traffic stop for faulty brake lights on I-5 near Olympia turned dangerous when the driver fled, jumped the median and was nearly struck before deputies tackled and arrested her.

Eastside Fire & Rescue responded to a residential working fire in the 19500 block of 156th Ave NE after 911 callers reported a home and garage ablaze. Crews remain on scene; cause and injuries unconfirmed.

Low clouds early Tuesday give way to sunshine and highs near 75°F. Boaters should watch small craft advisories and Sea‑Tac could see a slow morning commute.

A resident posted video Monday of a black bear moving through brush near Lakebay Community Church on the Key Peninsula. WDFW advises securing garbage and reporting sightings.

Banner Bank is buying Aberdeen‑based Pacific Financial in an all‑stock deal valued at about $177M, creating an approximately $18B regional bank pending approvals.

A 35-year-old man was arrested after police say he lured and assaulted a teenage girl near NE 103rd and 5th Ave NE. Detectives from SPD's Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit are investigating.

Amazon opened its logistics network to outside businesses and FedEx shares slid nearly 10%, intensifying pressure on the Memphis‑based carrier ahead of a June spin‑off.

Former Washington lineman Voi Tunuufi has died at 23. The Huskies posted a tribute and family told The Seattle Times it was a car accident.

Masked, armed suspects robbed a West Seattle 7‑Eleven Monday night and fled with about $200 while police investigate. Detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.

A CyberTipline report prompted a Vancouver police probe that led to the arrest of a man and allegations that a pediatrician hosted naked sleepovers; the doctor was later found dead.

Maersk filed WARN notices saying it will close its Lakewood warehouse on June 30 and phase layoffs at Sumner, affecting 49 local jobs across two Puget Sound sites.

Vendor slots for Seattle’s Big Day of Play are open; organizers urge food trucks, nonprofits and community groups to apply ahead of the August festival.

A three-semi crash and a separate collision near Winlock closed northbound I‑5 on Monday; WSDOT crews managed a diesel spill and one worker was hospitalized.