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A 33-year-old man is in custody after firing a shot at Seattle officers and attempting to escape by jumping into Lake Washington. Officers responded to a report of an assault, and while attempting to subdue the suspect, he fired at them but did not injure anyone. The incident prompted a search involving multiple law enforcement agencies and led to the suspect being rescued from the lake.
Flames engulfed part of an apartment complex in downtown Puyallup on Thursday night, displacing 11 residents. Firefighters extinguished the blaze by early Friday morning, with one person hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Kirkland has deployed trailer-mounted surveillance cameras at Houghton Beach Park and O.O. Denny Park to enhance safety as summer approaches. The cameras aim to deter crime, responding to increased vandalism and after-hours activities reported by police.
Mayoral candidate Katie Wilson secured the 43rd District Democrats' endorsement with 82.4% of the vote, criticizing incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell's policies. The endorsement meeting also favored other progressive candidates for city council and city attorney positions, signaling a shift towards more progressive leadership in Seattle's upcoming elections.
A woman was shot and a suspect barricaded himself in an East Madison apartment during a police standoff early Friday. The Seattle Police Department confirmed an "officer involved shooting" occurred, and the suspect was later found dead at the scene. The woman, treated for a gunshot wound, is in stable condition.
Sedrick Stevenson, who escaped from Sea-Tac Airport while in custody, was arrested in a First Hill apartment after weeks on the run. The Seattle Police Department and U.S. Marshals collaborated to apprehend him, highlighting their commitment to tracking down fugitives. Stevenson had initially evaded capture by boarding light rail into Seattle.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy predicts that artificial intelligence will reduce the corporate workforce in the coming years. He noted that over 1,000 generative AI tools are currently in operation, indicating a significant shift in corporate employment dynamics.
Authorities continue to search for Travis Decker, who vanished with his three daughters, later found dead at a campground. The investigation spans Chelan and Kittitas counties, with local, state, and federal resources involved. New images have been released, showing how Decker might have altered his appearance.
CVS Pharmacy plans to rebrand 20 Bartell Drugs locations in the Pacific Northwest as part of its acquisition strategy. The transition to CVS will occur upon completing the transaction, which includes a total of 64 stores. CVS aims to ensure a seamless experience for customers and employees during this change.
Construction of a new Costco in Richland is on track for an August opening. While locals hope it will alleviate congestion at existing stores, many express concerns about increased traffic in the area.