An eight-story, 150-unit luxury apartment building in Belltown is being marketed to buyers, offering rooftop views and close-in waterfront access.

Four people were rescued after a raft capsized near Jetty Island; all were accounted for and are being evaluated by EMS.

Woodland Park Zoo welcomed two female lion cubs on Jan. 14. The cubs are currently off-view in a maternity den as keepers monitor their growth.

Court papers say investigators seized the phone of 12‑year‑old Preston Hemingway‑Lux and told a judge they had probable cause to suspect second‑degree murder; the medical examiner is still reviewing.

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.