Snohomish County Council ordered a comprehensive jail efficiency study as corrections labor and overtime strain the general fund and the county prepares an RFP.

Meriwether Landing’s first homes opened at Joint Base Lewis‑McChord as part of a $130M plan to add 212 units. Initial move‑ins begin this week, officials say.

Hazmat crews evacuated a 14th Avenue building after reports of a carbon dioxide leak. Officials tested and ventilated the space while teams searched for the source.

Bellevue-born Supreme Dumplings has opened a Tacoma location in The Village at Tacoma Mall, adding xiao long bao and more to the mall's dining lineup.

Two statewide assisted‑living groups sued Washington, saying lawmakers improperly delayed a July 1 Medicaid reimbursement increase and left providers with less money to pay caregivers.

Seattle police investigated reported gunfire near Pathways Park playground Monday night; officers recovered multiple shell casings and asked witnesses to come forward.

Polaris at Lynnwood would bring 294 apartments steps from the Lynwood City Center light rail, according to state and city filings. The project enters public comment through June 24.

More than 3,000 Seattle customers lost power on June 15 as a heat advisory baked the city; Seattle City Light is investigating and has not set an ETA for restoration.

Seattle Fire says rescue swimmers pulled a person from the water near N 122nd Street; the patient was later pronounced dead and police are investigating.

Seattle Fire says crews are on scene after a boat flipped near the westbound I‑90 midspan; initial reports say three people entered the water.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Seattle from 11 AM Sunday through 5 AM Tuesday. Expect highs in the mid‑80s to upper‑80s and warm nights; take precautions.

Heat Advisory for Seattle runs 11 a.m. Sunday through 5 a.m. Tuesday; highs will reach the 80s–90s with limited nighttime relief.

Crews responded to reports of a fire in the 12300 block of 31st Ave NE; Seattle Fire urged people to avoid the area. Officials have not yet released details on injuries or cause.