Seattle experiences unusual space weather, causing potential disruptions in power, communications, and satellite navigation due to a severe geomagnetic storm.

A 13-year-old boy died of a suspected overdose in Spanaway, with drug paraphernalia found at the scene; an adult was arrested on an unrelated warrant.

WDFW has addressed all safety violations and paid a $30,800 fine after an investigation into last year's Wind River incident, ensuring better training and equipment for employees.

Seattle's Highland Park Way SW is set for an upgrade to improve safety for cyclists, pedestrians, and others, with SDOT inviting public input on three proposed models for the project.

President Biden landed in Seattle for a West Coast campaign, after visiting San Francisco, with expected traffic disruptions due to his motorcade. His visit includes a Medina campaign reception and concludes with a Saturday departure to Delaware.

Seattle has opened its first protected intersection at Thomas St and Dexter Ave N, enhancing safety for bikers and pedestrians with features like concrete barriers and tailored traffic signals.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell invests $7 million in substance abuse treatment, focusing on the opioid crisis with allocations for DESC and ETS facility improvements.

President Biden's upcoming visit to Seattle is expected to cause significant traffic delays and detours in the city, with the Seattle Department of Transportation advising commuters to allow for extra travel time.

The Washington Attorney General sues the Seattle Archdiocese for not complying with subpoenas related to an investigation into the handling of child sex abuse allegations.

A Washington State Department of Natural Resources report shows 517,000 acres of forests are damaged by tree mortality and disease, with Douglas-fir engraver beetle activity at a 55-year high.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will decide on a key land acquisition to protect shrubsteppe habitats on May 17 at a virtual meeting, with public input invited.

Five juveniles were arrested in Seattle following a crime spree, after leading police on a chase and crashing a vehicle. They are linked to robberies, assaults, and auto thefts.

Snohomish County invests $1.4 million to combat senior loneliness and hunger, launching programs to connect older residents with community and food resources, and declaring May 2024 Older Americans Month.