As Seattleites move into micro‑units and tiny homes, storage rentals are filling the gap—industry data and local groups say demand and costs are shifting.

Cafe Revy, a luxury mobile matcha and coffee bar from Vika Galanesi, plans a February debut in the Seattle area with specialty matcha lattes and classic coffee.

Andre Justice Atwater received a 27-month sentence for unlawful possession of a machine gun in Seattle, stemming from a BB-gun incident that unveiled his firearms operation, including 'ghost guns' and 'Glock switches.'

A Washington bill would force 3D printers sold in the state to include software that detects and blocks files used to make untraceable "ghost guns," and it attaches criminal penalties for noncompliance.

Lakewood posted "toxic algae" warnings after bright green scum appeared along American Lake's northern shore. Health officials are testing samples and urging caution around the water.

Unconfirmed ICE activity reports led to South Seattle schools sheltering in place; no presence found, regular classes continued indoors. Community showed support; district's safety measures were followed.

Washington lawmakers are considering HB 2320 to regulate the manufacture of untraceable firearms, including ghost guns made with 3D printing, due to a surge in cases involving these weapons.

Former Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser joined Hasbro's board weeks after retiring; the hire ties to Hasbro's Seattle-area gaming hub and growth plans.

A new southbound ramp, overpass and roundabout at Exit 119 opens Saturday, shifting routes for DuPont and Joint Base Lewis‑McChord commuters.

Seattle City Light shares energy-saving tips for households to reduce carbon footprint and save money, highlighting draft-proofing, smart thermostats, cold water laundry, efficient water heaters, and unplugging devices to minimize phantom energy.

Uplands, a 320-acre South Hill project near Puyallup, is planned for about 1,000 homes and just opened a new clubhouse as model homes go on the market.

A trustee sale returned the Marriott Tacoma Downtown to lender Delphi CRE Funding, capping a receivership and leaving questions about the hotel and convention‑garage in play.

A man died from a gunshot at Celebration Park Apartments in Federal Way. Police have not made any arrests, and the suspect is still at large following a reported altercation.