A 26-year-old was airlifted to Harborview with a severe hand injury after a fireworks mishap at Windjammer Park during Oak Harbor's carnival. Officials urged caution.

Go Greek Yogurt is opening a downtown Seattle location this winter at 2130 7th Ave, taking over the former Sub Pop storefront near the Amazon Spheres.

A Thurston County deputy was put in a headlock during a Lacey arrest after officers searched for a suspect who had allegedly assaulted a woman. The suspect was taken into custody.

A Washington nonprofit struck a short-term deal with King County to keep Harbor Island Studios operating, buying time while partners work on a lasting funding plan.

A ticket sold at a Shell in north Seattle matched four white balls plus the Powerball on July 4, winning $50,000, Washington’s Lottery says.

Clyde Hill officials are preparing to ask voters to approve a major levy lid lift this fall after a task force warned reserves could be gone by 2030. The proposal pairs a stormwater fee with a property‑tax increase to preserve local police and fire services.

A two-alarm blaze Monday night destroyed a building under construction on S. Puget Sound Ave in Tacoma and damaged two neighboring apartment buildings. No injuries were reported and investigators are on scene.

Belgium beat the U.S. 4-1 at Lumen Field, ending the home team’s World Cup run. De Ketelaere scored twice and a costly goalkeeper mistake proved decisive.

Mayor Katie Wilson delayed a two-year proposal to reduce Mandatory Housing Affordability fees after a major nonprofit withdrew support, leaving stalled projects uncertain.

Anahi Mendoza, 19, was killed in a Sedro‑Woolley hit‑and‑run on July 4. Her family says the suspect's long criminal record shows a systemic failure.

Seattle staple Molly Moon’s will open a Northgate Station scoop shop next spring, the first retailer announced for Simon’s Everis apartments. The move adds a familiar amenity to the transit‑adjacent redevelopment.

Gale Warning for the Strait of Juan de Fuca this afternoon; sunny inland highs near 77°F and gusty onshore winds through the evening.

A pod of at least six orcas cruised Elliott Bay Monday, drawing shore watchers to Alki Avenue and prompting reminders about viewing rules. Volunteers and researchers are collecting photos to help ID the group.