The Church of Jesus Christ pledged $25M to UNICEF’s Child Nutrition Fund; a Bezos family match will lift this round’s impact to about $50M for global child nutrition.

Sunny Thursday with highs near 72°F. Small‑craft advisories tonight; rain likely Monday, May 25.

A Seattle catalytic‑converter theft traced to a five‑acre Auburn property led detectives to recover stolen vehicles, catalytic converters and more than 100 roosters tied to a suspected cockfighting operation.

A Pierce County deputy was charged with felony harassment after a reported domestic altercation. The sheriff’s office says it has removed the deputy from patrol and is pursuing termination.

A 1.2‑million‑square‑foot warehouse tied to Amazon would straddle Arlington and Marysville, prompting concerns about water, power and traffic as officials begin interlocal reviews.

Island County deputies arrested a 41‑year‑old Arlington officer after serving a Camano Island search warrant; the officer faces multiple felony counts.

Listings for $2M-plus homes have surged across Seattle and the Eastside, shifting the luxury market toward buyers and stretching typical offer timelines.

TMR Investments bought the 91‑unit VIVE Apartments in Ballard, expanding its local holdings as apartment deal flow cools. The move shows how hands-on buyers are picking smaller assets.

A shot and a thrown rock damaged a second‑story apartment window on Fauntleroy Way SW. Seattle Police are investigating under incident 26‑140365.

UW has launched a $22M renovation of Husky Softball Stadium backed by a leadership gift; initial work will upgrade locker rooms, dugouts and press facilities.

A crash at the 31st Avenue/SR 161 ramp to westbound SR 512 in Puyallup left one person dead and led to lengthy closures during the evening commute.

An early‑morning RV explosion on Beacon Hill rekindled neighbors' safety fears as crews and outreach teams cleared charred debris while the city accelerates shelter plans.

Morning clouds ease into sun with highs near 67°F; a cooler, wetter Memorial Day is likely. Boaters should watch advisories.