A community study finds rising property taxes are accelerating displacement of Black homeowners in Seattle’s Central District. Advocates want targeted tax relief and new protections.

Amtrak is consolidating Empire Builder onboard staffing in Chicago, prompting anxiety among Seattle crews as new Airo trains and yard upgrades approach. Local workers say the move could reshape seniority and overnight logistics.

Volunteer divers lassoed two goats from the Yakima River as floodwaters rose and reunited them with their owners. Local paths and launches were closed amid the surge.

Christina Owen will lead Seattle Botanic Gardens as its first CEO after the Arboretum Foundation and UW Botanic Gardens merged in January. Owen has led UWBG since 2021.

Tacoma police responded to reports of gunfire near the Tacoma Mall; no victims have been identified as officers work the 4500 block of S. Steele Street.

Eleven new restaurants have opened near Bellevue and Redmond light‑rail stations, from dim sum to matcha cafés. Here’s which spots are already serving.

Multiple children reported a Chelan man exposed himself while sitting in a car; deputies arrested a 23‑year‑old who faces indecent exposure and trespass charges.

Clear and cool Sunday, then a much wetter system arrives Tuesday. Gusty south winds, heavy rain and big seas possible — the Cedar River is being watched.

Edens has listed Lakeland Town Center in Auburn for sale; the fully leased, Haggen-anchored center is being marketed to investors via JLL. The offering highlights strong local incomes and recent renovations.

A truck driver died after sideswiping a city vehicle on Pine Street near S Tacoma Way. Tacoma Police say the cause of the crash is under investigation.

A water main break near Houser Way and 200 Mill Ave S forced evacuations and closed a stretch of Houser Way N, prompting detours while crews assess damage.

Brookfield is marketing a 150,000–200,000 sq ft grocery-anchored town center at Tehaleh that would bring shops and restaurants to Bonney Lake’s growing neighborhood. Leasing outreach is underway.

A landslide shut northbound I-5 at milepost 249 south of Bellingham Friday morning, forcing a detour at North Lake Samish and sending crews to clear debris.