An 8-year-old boy was found dead after going missing at Federal Way's Steel Lake Park. Officials say the death was ruled an accidental drowning and police are investigating.

A Seattle study of 50 mothers found bisphenols, triclosan and melamine in most breast milk samples; experts say policy fixes—not stopping breastfeeding—are needed.

Tacoma now projects the Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge will stay closed until about 2033; a $7.6M federal BUILD grant will fund design work, but a multihundred‑million-dollar funding gap remains.

Traffic cameras showed a hillside blaze between Myers Way and southbound SR‑509 Wednesday night; Seattle Fire and King County crews responded. Local cameras captured the smoke plume over the freeway.

Tukwila detectives arrested a man with 16 prior felonies after an undercover sting that recovered more than $100,000 in stolen tools and a firearm.

A 39-year-old man was stabbed in an alley near the University of Washington Wednesday evening; police say the suspect fled north and took a bicycle. Investigators are asking for tips and video.

Hundreds of children were summoned into massive 'mega master' immigration dockets at Seattle’s federal building this week, and many left with removal orders.

Morning clouds clear to mostly sunny skies and a high near 76°F. Cooler, cloudier Friday with choppy Strait conditions into early morning.

Thurston County reinstated a county‑wide burn ban on July 8, halting yard‑waste and land‑clearing fires through Oct. 15. Approved campfires and grills remain allowed.

Raw video shows a Tacoma woman break into a neighbor’s home and then lead officers on a high-speed pursuit, a clip published by KIRO 7 that raises fresh questions about chase safety.

Vivint’s analysis of FBI data puts Seattle at the top for overnight residential burglaries, with Spokane also ranking high. We break down the findings, limits and simple safety steps for neighbors.

A loose German shepherd attacked a dog in Renton, leaving the victim with serious injuries and requiring emergency surgery.

Seattle police say shots were fired in the greenbelt near 26th Ave SW and SW Brandon; officers recovered evidence but found no victims or suspects.