A teen was shot in the leg in Seattle's Columbia City, with police investigating the incident involving a gray Honda. The victim was hospitalized in serious condition.

A kinkajou found at a Yakima rest stop has been taken in by Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium with help from state officials, highlighting the issues of exotic pet trade and wildlife conservation.

Chris Sprague was named May Employee of the Month for his outstanding commitment and service in the Kent Police Department, where he serves as a Police Training Administrator and Range Master.

Pierce County residential property values increased by 6.2%, with varying changes across regions and types of properties; appeals and tax relief options are available.

Pierce County Human Services allocated over $6 million to 29 programs to support education for marginalized groups, funded by the PSTAA, with grants activating July 2024.

The FBI offers a $10,000 reward for information on missing 18-year-old Shelbie Lynn Dwyer, who disappeared in Mexico after leaving her Des Moines home in March.

A Monroe High School teacher was arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with a student from 2017 after the now-adult former student's report led to corroborated evidence.

Seattle is ranked 10th worst for traffic in the US and 27th globally. Commuters lost 58 hours to traffic in 2023, up from 46 the previous year. Traffic peak times have shifted, no longer restricted to traditional rush hours.

Snohomish County announces a Stage 1 burn ban from July 1 through August 31, 2024, allowing only small recreational and cooking fires under strict conditions due to high fire risk.

An Olympia man received a 30-month sentence for making racially motivated threats against a Black Social Security employee after an argument over paperwork.

Seattle is considering new measures to curb illegal street racing, including increased fines and social media monitoring, in response to public safety concerns.

A Stage 1 burn ban will be in effect from July 1 to August 31 in unincorporated Snohomish County due to high fire danger, permitting some recreational fires under strict conditions.

Seattle's weather forecast by the National Weather Service indicates a mix of rain and cloudiness, with variations in temperatures and wind speeds anticipated throughout the week.