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Rústico Coffee & Bakery will take over 1312 N I St in Tacoma's North End, promising scratch-made cinnamon rolls, croissants and daily ice cream.
Weather & Environment in ...
Morning clouds give way to sun and a high near 74°F; Small Craft Advisory remains for parts of Puget Sound into early afternoon.
Cloudy start clears to sunshine with highs near 78°F. Brief drizzle possible during Tuesday’s commute.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Washington's new law prevents landlords from banning portable ACs while carving out safety and notice rules for window units. Landlords and insurers say questions remain about high‑rise safety and insurance.
Cloudy Sunday with a slight chance of spotty evening showers and a high near 72°F. Sunnier and warmer Monday.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
State panels backed a costly conservation plan for damage at the Washington State Capitol — a near‑$1M bill centered on a historic wool rug, with work still awaiting insurance or lawmakers.
A Lake Sammamish waterfront estate tied to the owner of Washington Equipment Brokers sold last week for $13 million, public records show.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Sea‑Tac closed several lower‑level baggage claims and pickup doors Friday after a reported suspicious package; the airport says bags are being rerouted to other claims.
A man was critically injured after a vehicle struck him on East 75th Street in Tacoma. Detectives say they are investigating the collision as a homicide.
A body was discovered Thursday in north Seattle's Matthews Beach neighborhood; police and the King County Medical Examiner are investigating. Identification is pending.
Politics & Govt in ...
A Senate committee has opened a probe into Amazon after staff said they found evidence suggesting Chinese actors influenced parts of the marketplace, highlighting seller fraud risks and internal access gaps.
Alaska Air says a sudden jet‑fuel spike turned a strong quarter into a $76M loss, with Seattle pump prices and state policy adding to the squeeze.
A 38-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a Union Pacific train south of Willis Street in Kent; police are investigating and seeking witnesses.
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