 She says she was driving home when she saw police cars coming from all directions. We don't yet know what led to the gunfire. A Pierce County Sheriff's deputy was injured when his patrol car was hit by the suspect's vehicle. More sticker shock for Seattle City Light customers. A new rate hike means monthly bills will go up 5.4% starting in January of 2025, exactly one year after a 10% increase took effect. So why another jump? You can blame extreme weather, increased demand, and the cost of buying power, which has been all over the place.