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Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A Sea‑Tac ramp worker reached a reported $11M settlement after a baggage‑tug crash that led to an amputation and renewed questions about ramp safety at the airport.
Weather & Environment in ...
Light snow and dense fog are making Friday morning's commute slower in Seattle. Expect a rain/snow mix this morning with spotty accumulations on grass and elevated surfaces.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Panattoni completed the first of two warehouses at Tall Firs Industrial Park in Tehaleh, delivering 130,151 square feet of speculative industrial space as brokers watch rising availability in Pierce County.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An attorney for four Seattle officers says the city delayed records tied to a harassment suit, potentially squeezing discovery ahead of an October 2026 trial.
Valley SWAT served a warrant near SW 305th and 2nd Ave SW and arrested a suspect who police say faces a San Jose felony assault warrant and will be extradited.
Parks & Nature in ...
Seattle's Waterfront Park logged nearly 8.4 million visits in 2025, a milestone for the city's rebuilt central waterfront and its local economy.
Seattle Fire Department says hazmat crews are responding to an incident in the 1400 block of Harvard Ave and asked people to avoid the area while teams work. Updates are pending.
The Army Corps tapped Big River Construction to repair Grays Harbor’s North Jetty — a roughly $30M project that will protect the navigation channel and bring heavy-haul traffic through Ocean Shores.
Community & Society in ...
A new 40‑unit tiny‑house village opened in Tukwila on church land, run by LIHI with 24/7 staff and case management to help residents move into permanent housing.
A Lakewood man was arrested after an infant taken to Mary Bridge died; prosecutors have requested a 72-hour hold as detectives investigate. The case is being treated as a homicide.
Politics & Govt in ...
Local advocates want Seattle to add “family and relationship structure” to city nondiscrimination law after recent West Coast wins.
An 18-year-old linked to a Nov. 9, 2024 Everett crash that killed three people was arrested in Los Angeles; authorities say he will be returned to Snohomish County for booking.
Construction crews are finishing Sea‑Tac’s Concourse C expansion, adding four floors of dining, retail and a large Alaska lounge ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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