Bellevue’s Neighborhood Enhancement Program has $975,000 for Downtown. Residents received postage-paid forms and can submit ideas online or by mail through March 3.

State regulators cited Seattle Environmental Services after inspectors found nearly 3,000 sq ft of asbestos removed without proper protections; the company faces $200K+ in proposed fines.

Camera alerts helped Kent Police find a stolen Toyota and arrest a 17-year-old after an alleged armed robbery. Officers recovered a Glock 17 and booked the teen into juvenile custody.

Demolition at 5435 6437 California SW clears a small Morgan Junction commercial block for 12 townhouses; a site plan and sale record show the layout and parking.

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.