SB 6286 would let Washington fine private ICE detention centers in Tacoma that block state health inspections, with penalties that could rise to $15,000 per day.

A Washington bill targets “probates for profit” after the AG’s lawsuit says a Tacoma‑linked group sold 90 homes and pulled in more than $28 million. HB 2445 would tighten who can administer estates and speed notice to heirs.

The National Weather Service in Seattle predicts rainy days ahead with the first showers today, highs in the mid-to-high 40s, and ongoing wet conditions into next week.

A man was critically injured in a North Seattle shooting; suspects are at large. Another man was wounded in a separate Pierce County drive-by shooting.

Marysville firefighters extinguished a house fire caused by improperly discarded cigarette ashes, with no injuries reported but damage exceeding $180,000.

The Olympia Fire Department has launched an all in-house Fire Academy for 2026 to train recruits with mentorship from the OFD team, showcasing the initiative through a supportive Facebook post.

The Kent Police Department issued a statement clarifying that local officers will not assist ICE with immigration enforcement, per state law and policy, but cannot interfere with ICE operations.

Kent Police is investigating a homicide in Kent, WA after finding a male body. The 33-year-old victim's death is confirmed as a homicide. Public tips are sought, and there's no ongoing threat.

Kent officers removed a 16-year-old from an East Hill home and arranged transport after learning she’d been abused and her family would not take her. Police shared crisis and county resources, plus hotline info.

Seattle Fire mounted a HazMat response Tuesday at a building on Greenwood Avenue North. Authorities asked the public to avoid the area while crews assess the scene.

A man and his dog were stabbed in Parkland, which led to a fatal officer-involved shooting of the suspect who later died in the hospital. Residents are urged to share witness information as the investigation continues.

Scarecrow Video purchased its University District building after an emergency fundraising drive, giving the nonprofit permanent control of its 150,000+ title archive. The buy ends months of uncertainty about the store’s future on Roosevelt Way.

The Navy launched Citadel Shield‑Solid Curtain Monday across Puget Sound bases; training smoke, loudspeaker announcements and simulated blasts may be heard, but officials say there's no threat.