A federal suit accusing ex‑Mary Bridge consultant Dr. Elizabeth Woods of flawed child‑abuse evaluations was settled confidentially, closing litigation that spanned years and affected multiple Pierce County families.

A Little Free Library in Highland Park was burned on April 10, destroying donated books and touching off concern because a Viktor Frankl memoir was among the losses.

Pierce County says a 32-year-old remains critical after a hit-and-run on Canyon Road last Friday; investigators say parts point to an older Chevy Silverado and are seeking video and tips.

Seattle police released surveillance footage Tuesday seeking a driver involved in a hit-and-run. Investigators say tips from the public could be crucial as they review the video.

A former Pierce County major pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three months after a July crash that injured a family; an internal review found deputies failed to follow policy.

A 17-year-old was shot near the Atlantic City Boat Ramp early Tuesday; Seattle police say detectives are investigating.

A newly installed natural grass pitch at Lumen Field allowed the U.S. women's team to schedule a rare Seattle match, with more than 35,000 tickets already sold. The field swap was driven by the players' contract protections and World Cup upgrades.

An early-morning shooting in Skyway sent one person to Harborview Medical Center; deputies with the King County Sheriff's Office are investigating.

A hearing examiner reversed Seattle's environmental OK for a proposed WinCo at the former Sam's Club on Aurora, sending the permit back for fresh analysis and raising questions about traffic and stormwater.

The Seattle Storm acquired LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson in a surprise draft‑night trade, sending Marta Suárez and a future second‑rounder to Golden State. The move reshapes Seattle’s rookie class.

Base Camp Studios bought the 1910 Gibraltar Tower and plans to convert the seven‑story downtown office into for‑sale artist lofts, adding creative housing to Pike‑Pine.

Rain Shadow Meats says its Melrose Market lease won’t be renewed; the shop will remain open through December while owner Russell Flint looks for a new home. The announcement adds to recent turnover on Melrose Avenue.

Advocates and property owners say they will pursue legal action after the Desimone levee breach flooded parts of Tukwila, Kent and Renton. County emergency work stabilized the site while organizers demand accountability.