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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Lynnwood man pleaded guilty to amended murder and firearm charges in the 2023 motorhome shooting that killed Austin Hoerner. Sentencing is set for Aug. 4, 2026.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cloudy morning clears to sun with a high near 76°F. Warming into the 80s Monday–Tuesday with inland highs and a small craft advisory for coastal waters.
A longtime Vashon cyclist was killed near the Fauntleroy ferry; a ghost bike and memorial plans have prompted calls for safety fixes.
A Belltown bartender was cut after a customer hurled a glass following last call. The owner says repeated break-ins and drug activity are making downtown harder to run.
Community & Society in ...
A handmade sign reading “A PERSON WAS TAKEN HERE” appeared at an Arbor Heights corner, renewing fears after reader photos of alleged ICE activity circulated in recent days.
A 24-year-old man was shot in the neck Friday at Wintergreen Apartments in Des Moines; police say the shooter fled and are asking witnesses to call.
Workers found human remains at a Port Orchard construction site; police say there is no public risk as detectives investigate.
Seattle firefighters opened walls and hunted hot spots on the 600 block of 12th Ave E as heavy smoke and high heat sent multiple units to the scene.
Seattle police responded to a reported shooting at 10th and Main and asked people to avoid the area. Investigators are on scene and details are preliminary.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
GPS routing errors have sent semi‑trucks down narrow McDonald Avenue in DuPont, causing damage and prompting 'No Trucks' signage and outreach to fleets.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Bremerton’s median single‑family price is about $479K vs Seattle’s $1.04M; a 30‑minute fast ferry and Navy investment are drawing Seattle hybrid workers across the Sound.
West Pierce Fire & Rescue says crews are on scene of a house fire in University Place’s 7300 block of 24th St. W; residents are asked to avoid the area. Updates pending.
Mayor Katie Wilson announced a targeted push to clean up open‑air drug use and stolen‑goods vending at 12th & Jackson, pairing more patrols with $1M for outreach and LEAD diversion.
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