Happy Crab’s new Ballard location pairs Lily Wu’s hand‑pulled noodles with Cajun‑style seafood boils in a large waterfront dining room. The menu emphasizes shareable plates and a premium brunch buffet.

An outside review says the Gates Foundation made no payments to Jeffrey Epstein. The finding follows months of scrutiny and leaves donors and lawmakers watching for more details.

A Lynnwood ticket matched four white balls plus the Powerball on July 18, winning $50,000. The winning play was bought at Alderwood Mall Parkway Express near Alderwood Mall.

A KIRO 7 video shows dismembered cats found outside Seattle-area homes, unnerving neighbors and sparking community searches for answers. Police and rescues are reviewing footage.

UW is set to break ground this fall on a $191M Chemical Sciences Building that will replace the Chemistry Library and add modern labs to central campus. The project is expected to finish in early 2029.

Dave’s Hot Chicken will open a 2,506‑sq‑ft Lynnwood shop east of Alderwood Mall on July 30, joining the chain’s Puget Sound expansion.

Tukwila’s council is weighing a camping-restriction ordinance that would make camping on city property a misdemeanor with up to 90 days behind bars and a $1,000 fine. The proposal has split residents and drawn legal scrutiny.

A shooting south of Sea‑Tac left one person dead; Renton police say a King County Sheriff's deputy was involved and an independent team is investigating.

Auburn Emergency Management says Ray of Hope and the Senior Activity Center will operate as cooling centers during a heat advisory Tuesday–Wednesday. Hours and contact numbers were posted by the city.

Heat Advisory in effect July 21–22 with highs near 90°F and patchy smoke aloft. Check local cooling resources and shift outdoor activity to cooler hours.

Smoke will reach Puget Sound this afternoon; most monitors should read moderate but pockets may get worse. Officials advise extra caution for sensitive people.

GE’s modified Saab 340B reached 30,000 feet in hybrid mode at Farnborough after NASA-simulated tests to 45,000 feet. The flight points to possible lower‑emission narrowbody engines.

A magnitude-5.6 earthquake off northern Vancouver Island late July 19 sent mild shaking through Puget Sound. Officials reported no injuries and no tsunami threat.