Two Tacoma children were hospitalized after falling from separate third‑story windows; both are expected to recover. Local agencies are offering free window‑stop devices and safety tips.

Seattle Pride has announced its June 6 Volunteer Park lineup, stacking local drag troupes, marching bands, DJs and a family Drag Storytime across two stages.

Microsoft released Defender engine and platform updates after two zero‑day flaws were spotted in the wild; CISA added the CVEs to its KEV list and set a June 3 federal remediation deadline.

An open‑source AI called OrcaHello listens to hydrophones in the Salish Sea and sends near‑real‑time alerts so ports and ferries can reduce underwater noise when endangered orcas are nearby.

Renters in six Tacoma buildings have formed tenant unions and are pressing owners for repairs, standardized rents and an end to extra fees. Organizers say a rent strike remains possible.

A popular stretch of the Wonderland Trail is closed after rangers reported unusual black‑bear activity near Narada Falls. The park is monitoring the area and urging hikers to follow bear‑safety guidance.

A carne‑asada–focused steakhouse from the Asadero team has opened in Pioneer Square, serving a thin‑sliced Ribeye Asada and mezcal‑forward cocktails.

Parents and advocates say a finished 48‑bed Brockmann campus in Vancouver sits idle after operating funds were cut; they want DSHS and the governor to set an opening plan.

Everett and Lake Stevens police say a Flock‑camera alert led to a vehicle stop in Everett where suspected counterfeit pills and pounds of fentanyl, heroin and meth were seized. The driver was arrested on an outstanding DOC warrant.

A 17-year-old was shot aboard a King County Metro bus in Auburn Thursday night and taken to Harborview Medical Center in stable condition.

A King County hearing Friday will decide whether Des Moines’ nearly 100‑year‑old Masonic Home is demolished. Preservationists have appealed the city’s conditional demolition permit after a lengthy EIS.

An afternoon crash shut down SR‑18 near Covington, triggering two‑mile backups and an on‑scene helicopter. Officials say multiple people were hospitalized.

Sunny Friday with highs near 74°F. Rain is likely late Sunday into Memorial Day, with choppy waters and possible gales in the Strait.