Sierra is taking over the former Rite Aid spot at Alderwood Plaza and will open in early May, bringing discounted outdoor gear to Lynnwood. The move reuses a large pharmacy footprint and ties into TJX’s national expansion plans.

Fire crews evacuated a Western Ave building after finding high carbon monoxide where gas-powered construction tools had been used. No injuries were reported.

Three people were arrested after protesters blocked entrances to a private StandWithUs reception at Town Hall Seattle. Police cleared the crowd and referred cases to prosecutors.

A federal appeals panel vacated the NLRB’s order that Starbucks' subpoenas were coercive and sent the case back for reconsideration under a new standard.

A wave of unpermitted hot‑dog carts has clustered around Seattle stadiums; officials and health logs point to organized crews and mounting enforcement and safety concerns.

A Central Washington ranch is challenging a $267,540 wetlands penalty and asking for a jury, not an administrative board, to decide whether stockwater ponds count as protected wetlands.

Four people were hurt Saturday in an incident at BP's Cherry Point refinery near Blaine. Company officials say the situation is contained and the injured were taken to a local hospital.

A UW survey of 388 clinicians found frequent cannabis-related vomiting, psychosis and anxiety, plus big gaps in training and screening across Washington.

Everett asked the City Council for $10.6M to finish design and property buys for a new downtown AquaSox stadium as the project's price tag has swelled. Officials say the loan would be repaid by a later bond.

Surveillance footage shows two people forcing entry into downtown Seattle’s Watermark Tower. Crime Stoppers and tenants are offering roughly $2,000 for tips.

A fatal motorcycle crash closed Highway 9 near Mount Vernon on Thursday, killing one person and forcing detours while troopers investigated.

A state audit found only a small share of Washington officers have finished the 40‑hour de‑escalation and mental‑health training; auditors warn many could miss the 2028 deadline.

Near‑freezing mornings and frost advisories in Seattle Thursday; sunny afternoons with highs near 56°F and a chance of rain returning Sunday.