Pierce County amended a state data‑share so death records will show whether someone was homeless at time of death. Health officials will analyze 2023–24 records and publish preliminary findings soon.

A late‑night apartment shooting in University Place hospitalized one person; deputies recovered a Glock "switch" and detained a suspect.

Seattle’s City Council introduced a one‑year emergency moratorium to block new or expanded detention centers and jails while it rewrites zoning rules. Hearings are scheduled soon.

Foster Garvey signed a long‑term lease at West8 in Denny Triangle, taking roughly 52,000 square feet across multiple floors. The move is a notable win for downtown landlords amid high vacancy.

Seattle’s Highspot will merge with San Diego rival Seismic, combining two major revenue‑enablement platforms under a San Diego‑led brand and an AI‑first roadmap.

Seattle Fire crews responded to a commercial-building blaze in the 200 block of S. Chicago St on Feb. 12; officials urged the public to avoid the area.

Kent detectives are probing the death of a Renton woman found Feb. 11 at Kaibara Park; a 53-year-old man was also injured and taken to hospital.

Rainier Valley Coffee is bringing a sit‑down cafe to downtown Puyallup in March, promising an expanded menu and a family‑friendly nook. The move follows a nearby lease change and a December storefront closure.

Seattle police say they are investigating a reported stabbing in the Chinatown-International District; the department called details preliminary.

A Spokane man was sentenced to 84 months after undercover buys tied him to meth and fentanyl sales near the House of Charity. Officials say he boasted of Idaho and Montana supplier links.

Gig Harbor extended Chick‑fil‑A's planning deadline to Feb. 23 for a proposed dual‑lane drive‑thru at the old Chevron on Olympic Drive. City review and traffic studies remain unfinished.

Showers arrive Sunday evening, with rain likely overnight and into Monday.

A Tacoma chase ended when a man leapt into a tow truck as his pickup was being hooked, snapped the tow chain and was arrested after a brief foot pursuit.