NBA Owners to Vote on Seattle Expansion Next Week
League reportedly targeting 2028 for new Sonics franchise in Seattle and Las Vegas team
NBA Owners Set to Vote on Expansion, Seattle SuperSonics Poised for Return
Atmospheric river brings rain, rising rivers to Seattle
Weather
Collision blocks I-5 to I-90 off-ramp in Seattle
No reopening estimate yet as emergency crews respond to the scene

Massive Oak Tree Crashes Onto Two Homes in Everett During Windstorm
No injuries reported as strong winds topple 100-foot tree, causing significant property damage
Thousands Lose Power as Snow Hits Western Washington
Utility companies work to restore electricity across the region as winter weather disrupts daily life.
Sports
NBA Considers Expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas
League's board of governors to hold first vote on new teams next week

Seattle Catcher Snubs Mariners Teammates at World Baseball Classic
Incident sparks speculation about potential feud between star player and team
Mexico City Breaks World Record for Largest Soccer Class Ahead of World Cup
The event in Zocalo square drew 9,500 participants, surpassing the previous record by over 8,000 people.
Crime
Key Peninsula man kills mother, 3 neighbors before being fatally shot by deputies
Loved ones say the suspect struggled with mental health issues and medication compliance

FBI Adds 3 to Most Wanted List After 7 Caught by Trump Admin
New fugitives added include alleged kidnappers, murderers, and cyber criminals
Seattle Police Department Faces Lawsuit Over Harassment Allegations
Attorney Sumeer Singla alleges public records violations and mishandling of complaints from female officers
Entertainment
West Seattle's "Art of Music" series ends after 6-year run
The community music performances that complemented the Second Thursday Art Walk will no longer continue.

Chateau Ste Michelle Announces 2026 Summer Concert Lineup
The iconic Woodinville, WA music venue reveals its star-studded schedule for the upcoming season.
Seattle Radio Station HANK Offers $2,026 Daily Giveaways
Listeners can win cash prizes by tuning in and texting in code words.
Science
Fred Hutch collaboration reveals molecular vulnerability in rare childhood brain cancer
Researchers map the deep biology of ependymoma tumors and identify a new molecular target for treatment.

Astronomers Witness Rare Planetary Collision Around Distant Star
The violent event offers clues about how planets and moons form in planetary systems.
Mystery Orcas Spotted in Puget Sound
Researchers tracking a previously undocumented pod of killer whales in the Salish Sea