Burien’s City Council appointed veteran manager Bob Larson as interim city manager; he’ll begin work Tuesday, April 28 amid a recent leadership shakeup.

A Got Green report and a Rainier Vista march allege mold, leaks and years-long repair backlogs at Seattle Housing Authority properties. Tenants are demanding faster, enforceable repairs.

A man was found shot on a Kent porch and flown to Harborview after first responders stabilized him. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the tip line.

Washington unveiled its first Comprehensive Climate Action Plan in Pierce County on Earth Day, promising thousands of jobs and billions in economic benefit while launching regional implementation talks.

Seattle Fire rushed to a residential blaze on the 10200 block of 44th Ave SW Thursday; crews asked people to avoid the area while multiple units operated on scene.

Gov. Bob Ferguson vetoed $500,000 to extend a retail‑theft pilot supporters say produced prosecutions, diversion options and improved local coordination. Lawmakers and retailers are pushing back.

Two men were shot Thursday in the 7200 block of Park Avenue South in Tacoma and were taken to a hospital. Police remained on scene as detectives investigated.

Chick-Fil-A is directing $100,000 to Feeding America to support Food Lifeline as it opens four Western Washington restaurants, including a Mill Creek drive-thru. The cash gifts complement the chain’s food-donation program.

Sibling‑run Zoco Cafe and Wine will celebrate its grand opening May 1–3 in Greenbridge with brunch staples, pastas and a Washington‑focused wine program.

A Kent man who runs a Tacoma market was indicted on federal charges alleging a cash-for-EBT scheme that siphoned more than $600,000 in SNAP benefits.

A Seattle tourist described the scene at Teotihuacan’s Pyramid of the Moon as "traumatizing" after a gunman opened fire, killing a Canadian and wounding others. Authorities have closed the site and launched an investigation.

Two U.S. customers sued Nintendo in Seattle, saying the company collected tariff-driven price hikes and now seeks refunds from the government. The proposed class asks a judge to decide whether any government money must be returned to buyers.

Providence Swedish has listed a roughly 31,000‑square‑foot block on First Hill, a rare in‑fill parcel that could become a high‑rise residential or mixed‑use project.