WSDOT announces temporary lane shifts on I-5 near DuPont and JBLM due to construction, with some ramp closures and suggested detours; work is part of a project expected to complete in 2026.

Four workers in Washington tested presumptively positive for avian influenza at an egg farm where 800,000 chickens were culled. Further CDC tests are pending as the state monitors the situation.

A shooting in Covington, east of Seattle, resulted in the death of a teen and left another in critical condition. The King County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, deemed not to pose any further threat.

A memorial in Seattle’s Capitol Hill turned tragic with a double shooting, leaving two injured. Despite SPD's efforts, the suspects are still at large.

The National Weather Service predicts a week of showers for Seattle, with temperatures in the mid-50s and intermittent rain chances increasing towards the weekend.

Toxic algae blooms in Lake Lawrence and Clear Lake in Thurston County have prompted health advisories due to high Microcystins levels, exceeding safety guidelines.

Kirkland City is hosting a Neighborhood Safety Program meeting on October 22 to discuss pedestrian and bicycle safety, inviting residents to participate at City Hall.

A rainy week is expected in Seattle, with the NWS predicting persistent rain, gusty winds, and temperatures in the mid-50s. A brief break may occur Tuesday before rain returns Thursday.

Mikey Diamond Starrett was sentenced to 11 years in prison for committing hate crimes against Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Halls in Washington, involving arson and gunfire.

Bellevue is considering lowering local speed limits to 20 mph to improve traffic safety, and the City Council is discussing budget allocations and land use code amendments to enhance development and housing projects.

Seattle faces a prolonged rainy period with persistent showers and moderate winds forecasted by the National Weather Service, including a 100% chance of rain on Saturday.

Seattle police are investigating a homicide in Capitol Hill where a 25-year-old woman was shot dead early Saturday morning. No suspects are in custody.

Seattle's Pier 58 will soon feature a new playground with a jellyfish-shaped climbing tower, plaza, and inclusive play structures, based on community input.