An early‑morning blaze at a Redmond landscaping yard destroyed two buildings and about 15 vehicles, prompting major road closures and a mutual‑aid firefighting response.

Cloudy Thursday morning with a slight chance of rain; brighter afternoons and highs near 68°F. Rain likely Friday with showers and possible thunderstorms Saturday.

Dough Joy says burglars hit its West Seattle, Capitol Hill and Ballard shops, leaving owners shaken and demanding action from city leaders. Neighborhood groups and city funds offer some relief.

Late Wednesday, police and Seattle Fire crews responded to a shooting in Highland Park. One person suffered multiple gunshot wounds and officers checked Riverview Playfield.

A kindergarten teacher at Elk Ridge Elementary has been placed on leave after a parent reported a kiss with a 6‑year‑old; police say no crime was found and the district is investigating.

Two openly gay Seattle officers filed suit this week, alleging the department passed them over for promotions because of their sexual orientation. The complaint names top command staff and seeks relief in King County Superior Court.

A man who entered the Islamic Center of Tacoma with a gun was arrested after a multi‑hour standoff Wednesday. No injuries were reported; the Pierce County Jail booking is pending and investigators remain on scene.

Christian Salyer, a Thurgood Marshall Elementary teacher, died after being struck by a Recology truck near Yesler Terrace. Police say the collision is under investigation.

WalletHub placed Washington second among state economies; Gov. Bob Ferguson highlighted business growth and outlined housing, infrastructure and tax priorities.

The Downtown Seattle Association opened a street‑level command center at Third and Pine to stage ambassadors, bike maintenance and police outreach as downtown recovers.

Unite Here Local 8 members at the Embassy Suites will vote Friday on strike authorization as talks with Hilton remain stalled while Seattle prepares for World Cup crowds.

A Blackstone subsidiary has filed plans to raze four Kent warehouses and build two Class A logistics buildings totaling nearly 470,000 square feet on a 28-acre site.

16Eleven at APEX Everett folds steakhouse dining, craft cocktails and an on‑site gallery into one restored downtown destination.