A logging-company warehouse went up in flames Wednesday beside Arlington Municipal Airport, sending heavy black smoke and drawing multiple fire crews to the scene.

Emergency crews isolated the intersection of 152nd St E and Meridian Ave E after a propane leak. Meridian is closed in both directions and traffic diversions are in place.

Downtown Bellevue turns into an arts showcase this Friday through Sunday with 350+ artists, hands‑on family programming and new evening concerts.

The Seafair Parade of Ships passed West Seattle on Tuesday, with USS Cincinnati and Coast Guard cutters crossing Elliott Bay. Free ship tours at Pier 66 are set for Wednesday and Thursday with REAL ID required.

Burien and Boulevard Park libraries will be open until 8 p.m. Tuesday–Wednesday while the city runs extended shelter hours at Highline United Methodist Church.

Heat Advisory through 11 PM Wednesday with inland highs near 91°F. City resources and cooling centers are available.

A passerby dove into Sinclair Inlet and pulled a 71-year-old driver from a pickup that slid into the water near Olney Avenue; both were cold but uninjured. The truck was later recovered after the tide receded.

Investigators say the July 15 warehouse blaze on 7th Ave S was intentionally set and Seattle Fire has handed its findings to Seattle Police.

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.