ORCA’s Tap to Pay starts Feb. 23: contactless cards and mobile wallets will be accepted across much of the Puget Sound system, while reduced fares still require ORCA cards.

Westside Neighbors Shelter in West Seattle took in about 48 people during a sudden cold snap; volunteers warned fentanyl and cold exposure raise hypothermia risks and said small donations keep the doors open.

A detached car hood smashed through a Jeep's windshield on SR-512 near Puyallup Thursday; the driver was unhurt and Washington State Patrol is asking witnesses to come forward.

Seattle Fire says crews are responding to a residential-structure fire in the 230 block of 8th Ave N. The department asked people to avoid the area while crews work.

Amazon reported roughly $717B in 2025 revenue to narrowly overtake Walmart’s $713B, marking the first time Amazon tops annual sales and spotlighting Seattle’s corporate clout.

The Summit expansion brought crowds back to downtown, but the district that runs the center says its finances remain "fragile" and tied to hotel‑tax swings.

A proposed state law would bar Tacoma from enforcing certain camping bans unless officials can show accessible shelter was available at the time, creating legal and logistical questions.

With groceries roughly 30% pricier than before the pandemic, Seattle shoppers are turning to dollar‑store dinners to stretch tight budgets.

Eastside Fire & Rescue posted an incident update covering several eastside communities. Officials point residents to their X feed and website for details.

A Coast Guard Jayhawk airlifted a woman and a teen from Mount Ellinor after they fell down an avalanche chute on Sunday. Both were flown to Olympia and evaluated at St. Peter's Hospital.

A pedestrian was pinned under a car at Pine and Bellevue Monday night; Seattle Fire extricated the victim and Seattle police are investigating.

A Queen Anne shop owner says she was "betrayed" after the man who attacked her was released from county custody months earlier than expected.

A head-on crash on U.S. 101 near Palo Alto Road killed one person and injured two others, closing the highway overnight as state troopers investigate.