A longtime Seattle bagel chain abruptly closed all shops this week; employees say they were told by email and won't receive accrued PTO or severance. Local reporting and community posts captured staff reaction.

Facing bond limits and flood risk, Snohomish asked architects to redraw a pricey $45–$55M civic campus into a smaller, more affordable plan. Council will review reduced concepts this spring.

An 18-year-old Anacortes High senior faces felony charges after allegedly selling fentanyl and cannabis to an eighth grader.

A volunteer Black Hills High School wrestling coach was arrested after an administrative review and SRO interviews found alleged inappropriate communications with a minor.

The National Weather Service has a winter weather advisory for the foothills and valleys of Pierce and southern King counties through 11 a.m. Saturday; expect a light coating of snow and slick roads.

Westbound I‑90 at Easton is shut after multiple crashes; eastbound requires chains for all but AWD. Expect delays and checkpoints over Snoqualmie Pass.

A person was struck and killed on SR 395 north of Connell on Thursday; the Washington State Patrol located a vehicle at the scene and is investigating.

Shelby Parker, who has led Olympia police as interim since June 2025, was named the city’s permanent chief. Her commissioning is set for March 24; a public open house follows March 31.

Bumbershoot trims base ticket tiers and offers a paid re-entry add-on for Labor Day weekend. The festival will also expand a campus 'sip & stroll' and keep kids 12 and under free.

Kent police say they arrested a 24-year-old Buckley man after a BOLO and license-plate camera hits led officers to his Volkswagen GTI parked outside a downtown bank. The suspect was transferred to Bothell investigators.

Steady rain and gusty southwest winds hit Seattle Thursday; the Skokomish River rose above flood stage and could cause localized flooding.

Zumper’s March Seattle‑metro report shows Bellevue still tops the region in asking rents — one‑bedrooms at $2,450 and two‑bedrooms at $3,030 — while some outlying cities post steep declines.

A 29-year-old Spanaway woman was arrested after a crash on Pacific Highway South in Kent. A two-year-old in the other car was evaluated at the scene.