Gov. Bob Ferguson agreed to a $4,000 ethics settlement after allowing a former aide to ride on a state patrol plane to the Tri‑Cities, officials say.

Hazmat crews responded to a commercial refrigerant leak on the 3900 block of 15th Ave NE; authorities urged people to avoid the area while crews investigated.

A magistrate’s April 30 recommendation would let thousands of past detainees sue as a group over raw‑sewage backflows at the Pierce County Jail, potentially forcing repairs and payouts.

A Tacoma woman says thieves stole her 11‑year‑old brother's cremated remains from her car during a move.

Body‑camera footage shows a trooper warn a car‑hauler to stay off the road weeks before the same truck hit a school bus on I‑5 near Lacey. Federal officials later said an ICE detainer wasn’t honored.

Gray morning clears to sun with highs near 67°F; small craft advisory eased early and the weekend warms into the low 70s.

The City of Redmond warns of scam emails posing as permit notices that ask for wire transfers. Officials urge residents to verify payment instructions through official channels.

Downtown Kirkland’s Homeport building and marina traded for $46 million, topping its tax assessment and underscoring investor appetite for scarce waterfront assets.

Mayor Katie Wilson attended a packed town hall on Ballard and West Seattle light rail but declined to answer a reporter's question about transparency. The forum set up a May 7 Sound Transit review that could reshape project timelines.

Johnny’s Dock on the Thea Foss Waterway has closed again after landlords say the tenant fell behind on payments. Owners are now marketing the waterfront site as interest arrives.

A big Filipino supermarket and a Korean rice-cake shop have quietly turned Federal Way into a quick, flavorful detour south of Seattle.

Community First Whatcom filed Initiative 26‑01 to bar services organizers say help landlords coordinate rent hikes. The proposal would ban paid coordinating tools and create legal remedies for tenants.

Banner Bank is buying Aberdeen‑based Pacific Financial in an all‑stock deal valued at about $177M, creating an approximately $18B regional bank pending approvals.