Seattle Local — 2026-05-03#

Top Story#

Pierce County deputies are searching for 23-year-old Skyler Cantrell following a chaotic confrontation where the suspect rammed patrol cars, was shot at by deputies, and fled the scene. Residents near the crash site were urged to lock their doors after the bloodied man went door-to-door asking for help and allegedly attempted to force his way into multiple homes.

Local News#

[Unseasonable Heat Wave Arrives, But Waters Remain Frigid] · FOX 13 Western Washington is preparing for some of its hottest days of the year so far, with temperatures expected to climb into the upper 70s and lower 80s on Sunday and Monday. While the air will feel like the peak of summer, officials are cautioning residents that local waterways, including Lake Washington, remain dangerously cold with water temperatures still in the 50s.

[Federal Way Father Killed in Targeted Shooting] · KOMO News A 42-year-old husband and local Ironman competitor was shot and killed in his Federal Way neighborhood Friday morning in what police are describing as a targeted attack. Ring doorbell footage released by neighbors captured a suspicious, masked individual wearing a hooded jacket walking down the street just minutes before the fatal shooting occurred.

[Judge Rules Topless Sunbathing Allowed at Denny Blaine Park] · KOMO News A King County judge has ruled that topless sunbathing is legally permitted throughout Seattle’s Denny Blaine Park, a historic LGBTQ+ waterfront gathering space. The ruling clarifies the city’s abatement plan amid an ongoing broader lawsuit filed by nearby homeowners who have raised complaints about alleged lewd conduct, public sex acts, and open drug use at the beach.

[Local Gas Prices Hit New Record Highs] · KIRO 7 Washington state gas prices reached a record-breaking average of $5.67 per gallon as of Friday. The ongoing war in Iran continues to disrupt global oil supplies, driving up costs significantly for Seattle-area commuters.

[Alaska Airlines Offers Jobs Amid Spirit Airlines Shutdown] · FOX 13 Travelers are scrambling to rebook flights after ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased all operations and closed its customer service centers. Locally, Seattle-based Alaska Airlines announced plans to assist stranded customers and is pointing displaced Spirit employees toward its own open job listings.

Community & Lifestyle#

Seattle Center was bustling this weekend as crowds gathered to kick off Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. In local sports, the Seattle Mariners retired Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson’s No. 51 jersey in front of a packed T-Mobile Park and announced plans to erect a statue of the “Big Unit” next year. On the water, the UW Huskies men’s rowing team thrilled fans by upsetting defending Olympic champion Great Britain with a 0.165-second margin—the closest finish in Windermere Cup history.