Tacoma’s parks director resigned as the district confronts a roughly $7 million operating shortfall, nearly 50 layoffs and looming service cuts. A May 18 public meeting will weigh the options.

Community First Whatcom filed Initiative 26‑01 to bar services organizers say help landlords coordinate rent hikes. The proposal would ban paid coordinating tools and create legal remedies for tenants.

Seattle police say one motorcyclist died after a crash near a West Seattle Bridge off‑ramp. Investigators say details are preliminary.

A traffic stop for faulty brake lights on I-5 near Olympia turned dangerous when the driver fled, jumped the median and was nearly struck before deputies tackled and arrested her.

Eastside Fire & Rescue responded to a residential working fire in the 19500 block of 156th Ave NE after 911 callers reported a home and garage ablaze. Crews remain on scene; cause and injuries unconfirmed.

Low clouds early Tuesday give way to sunshine and highs near 75°F. Boaters should watch small craft advisories and Sea‑Tac could see a slow morning commute.

A resident posted video Monday of a black bear moving through brush near Lakebay Community Church on the Key Peninsula. WDFW advises securing garbage and reporting sightings.

Banner Bank is buying Aberdeen‑based Pacific Financial in an all‑stock deal valued at about $177M, creating an approximately $18B regional bank pending approvals.

A 35-year-old man was arrested after police say he lured and assaulted a teenage girl near NE 103rd and 5th Ave NE. Detectives from SPD's Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit are investigating.

Amazon opened its logistics network to outside businesses and FedEx shares slid nearly 10%, intensifying pressure on the Memphis‑based carrier ahead of a June spin‑off.

Former Washington lineman Voi Tunuufi has died at 23. The Huskies posted a tribute and family told The Seattle Times it was a car accident.

Masked, armed suspects robbed a West Seattle 7‑Eleven Monday night and fled with about $200 while police investigate. Detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.

A CyberTipline report prompted a Vancouver police probe that led to the arrest of a man and allegations that a pediatrician hosted naked sleepovers; the doctor was later found dead.