Seattle’s LGBTQ Commission asked city leaders to consider an emergency declaration as trans and queer people relocate from hostile states and strain local supports.

A Mercer Island passenger has sued Alaska Airlines after a Seattle‑to‑Phoenix flight plunged into severe turbulence, injuring crew and leaving the passenger with lasting symptoms. The complaint cites weather warnings and tracking data.

Breezy start with gusts near 30 mph and a chance of light rain this afternoon. Cooler, showery weather will stick around through Saturday.

A Chicago federal jury awarded $49.5 million to the family of Samya Stumo in a wrongful-death suit tied to the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash. The award includes about $21 million for pain and suffering and the family plans to seek punitive damages.

REI is reassessing its Puget Sound office footprint as the lease on its Issaquah satellite nears expiration, with a June 19 deadline to watch. Brokers say the choice could shift local leasing demand.

Go Go Mango plans a takeout-first mango shop at the former West Seattle Brewing spot on Fauntleroy, offering smoothies, mango sticky rice and coconut-serve ice cream.

The Poet, a new intimate venue in the back room of Manuscript in Tacoma's Stadium District, opens this weekend for live music, workshops and private events.

An early-morning hit-and-run on southbound I‑405 near Sunset Boulevard in Renton is under investigation as vehicular assault; two lanes were blocked and backups stretched miles.

Auburn broke ground Tuesday on a long‑planned rebuild of the Auburn Avenue Theater and a 16,000‑sqft downtown park, kicking off a $13.7M effort to revive Main Street. Construction mobilization began this week and the city is targeting mid‑2027 for completion.

More than 100 Seattle Art Museum employees announced a union drive and filed an NLRB petition, demanding higher pay, better benefits and clearer decision‑making.

Seattle’s City Council unanimously repealed a 2025 law that would have allowed housing in the SoDo stadium district after a state board found the rezoning invalid. The repeal resets the fight between developers, unions and the Port.

A St. John elementary teacher was arrested May 10 and charged with sexual misconduct with a minor; the district has placed the employee on leave as investigators probe the allegations.

Homeowners report surprise extra trash fees on SPU bills and say the utility should show proof before billing. The city says charges are valid and is updating its process.