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.

WSDOT is rolling out more trailer-mounted work‑zone cameras statewide and a new $125 first‑offense fine starts July 1, 2026.

The Hub at Willows cleared city entitlements for a 140K‑SF build‑to‑suit industrial building at 9900 Willows Rd NE, with brokers eyeing a Q3 2026 groundbreaking.

Two new Yemeni restaurants in the Seattle area are packing dining rooms with slow‑roasted lamb, bubbling fahsa and long waits. The newcomers have quickly become regional destinations.

General Motors is leasing space at West8 in downtown Seattle to set up a software engineering outpost and tap local cloud and infrastructure talent.

A federal suit accusing ex‑Mary Bridge consultant Dr. Elizabeth Woods of flawed child‑abuse evaluations was settled confidentially, closing litigation that spanned years and affected multiple Pierce County families.

Pierce County says a 32-year-old remains critical after a hit-and-run on Canyon Road last Friday; investigators say parts point to an older Chevy Silverado and are seeking video and tips.