Liberty Commons will add 58 permanently affordable condos to Columbia City, offering homes for households earning under 80% of area median income. Habitat says the units are priced far below market to lock in long-term ownership.

BEA data show Washington recorded the fastest state-level GDP gain in Q1 2026 — a 4.5% annualized jump driven largely by the information sector and big tech spending.

Federal marshals say a juvenile reported missing from Mesa was found June 25 in Olympia’s "Jungle" encampment and is now with state child‑welfare providers as investigators probe possible trafficking.

Shell casings were recovered near 29th Ave SW and SW Brandon after multiple 911 calls. No injuries were reported and officers canvassed the area.

A Bellevue rabbi, his family and seven camp counselors jumped from a second‑story window to escape a house fire; no one was seriously hurt and the community has launched relief efforts.

Mayor Katie Wilson backed progressive challengers to two veteran Seattle Democrats, turning a routine primary into a high‑stakes battle over the party’s direction.

Cloudy, cool conditions hang over Seattle through Thursday with highs near 67°F. Boaters face choppy coastal seas into midweek.

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to Washington’s youth‑shelter rules that shift parental notification to the state when teens seek gender‑affirming care.

A King County judge will hear whether Christopher Leahy is fit to stand trial after a competency expert delayed a hearing in the killing of UW student Juniper Blessing.

A Port Orchard Safeway sold a Mega Millions ticket that turned a $10,000 payout into $100,000 after a 10x Megaplier boosted the prize.

Bellevue police arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the October 2025 death of a 27-year-old woman; the suspect is being held on $5 million bail.

WSDOT amplified the NWS warning on June 29 as forecasters predict extreme heat this week. King County has cooling resources and agencies urge extra precautions.

An inmate at the King County Correctional Facility died Friday and the county has launched an in‑custody death review. Officials say more details will be released as available.