Mount Si trails were closed Tuesday after a bear encounter injured two people. Crews evacuated both hikers while WDFW searched the area.

A 27-year-old man was arrested in East Pierce County after allegedly strangling his girlfriend and driving off with their 5-month-old; the baby was returned safely.

An application from Colossus Data Center Advisors seeks to put a compact data center inside the Starbucks Center in SoDo, arriving amid Seattle’s new pause on large data centers.

A pedestrian was killed Monday after being struck by a vehicle on South Tacoma Way in Tacoma. Police say the driver remained at the scene and was not arrested.

Clear morning, sunny afternoon and highs near 75°F. A warming trend continues into Juneteenth with low‑80s and mid‑80s possible next week.

Two statewide assisted‑living groups sued Washington, saying lawmakers improperly delayed a July 1 Medicaid reimbursement increase and left providers with less money to pay caregivers.

A technical problem briefly knocked Washington’s 911 voice system offline on June 15, leaving dispatchers without location data before service was restored. Agencies are investigating.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warned that a handful of dominant AI systems could “hollow out entire industries,” urging firms to build private learning loops to protect jobs and IP.

Blaine police confirmed a Border Patrol-involved shooting near 4th and A Street Tuesday; the FBI has taken the lead on the federal probe.

Seattle police investigated reported gunfire near Pathways Park playground Monday night; officers recovered multiple shell casings and asked witnesses to come forward.

Polaris at Lynnwood would bring 294 apartments steps from the Lynwood City Center light rail, according to state and city filings. The project enters public comment through June 24.

Seattle Fire crews reported visible smoke near the 5200 block of University Way NE and asked people to avoid the area while they investigate.

A Parkland burger truck received 100 red points on a county health inspection last week, triggering re‑inspection and spotlighting safety lapses across Pierce County.