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Community Transit is buying the Evergreen Goodwill outlet in south Everett for about $25M. The outlet will stay open under a lease while the agency plans to use the site.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Homeland Security investigators intercepted a planned swap and seized roughly 20 pounds of cocaine; four people were federally charged in the case.
A jury found Jesse Puff guilty of murder, arson and assault in the 2020 Hillside Motel blaze that killed two people. The ATF and Seattle Police assisted the investigation.
A man was wounded and a suspected shooter was taken into custody after shots were fired on Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, police say.
Olympia police found one man and two women shot to death in a northwest Olympia home on Saturday; detectives remained on scene as they investigate.
A 19-year-old was arrested after an early-morning attempted kidnapping in Snohomish County left a mother shot and a teen assaulted. Authorities arrested a suspect after a multi-agency search.
Weather & Environment in ...
Steady rain arrives Saturday with highs near 52°F. Gusty winds and rough seas could disrupt commutes and boating plans.
Food & Drinks in ...
Dave's Hot Chicken opened at The Commons in Federal Way Friday, with Mayor Jim Ferrell and Councilmember Linda Kochmar on hand. The California-born chain will serve tenders, sliders and sides at the new mall location.
A new Renton Transit Center will anchor Sound Transit’s Stride S1 and host the agency’s first battery‑electric double‑decker buses, with service targeted for 2028.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A CoStar matchup finds Boston ahead of Seattle on office, industrial and retail fundamentals, even as life‑science troubles and big‑tech shifts reshape both metros.
Gather Gig Harbor, a new specialty food market, aims to open in downtown Gig Harbor by fall with charcuterie, sandwiches and a community event space.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mayor Dontae Payne has asked staff to study barring ICE from city property after Seattle's move; the council backed the request and the city issued safety guidance.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Virginia Mason Franciscan will end its rotation with Community Health Care on July 1, 2026, putting Tacoma’s family‑medicine training pipeline at risk. Program leaders warn of worse waits and lost local hires.
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