Seattle police are investigating after a worker found what appeared to be a human skull at a West Seattle transfer station; the item was collected as evidence and the medical examiner was notified.

Fire crews extinguished a blaze Tuesday at a First Hill business that houses an art gallery, an event space and a tattoo shop; officials had not released details on injuries or cause.

A draft rewrite of Gig Harbor’s critical‑areas code would expand stream and wetland buffers and require extra mitigation. Staff are scheduling public meetings ahead of a likely June vote.

Pierce County records show a $20,000 settlement after a sheriff's K‑9 bit a man in South Hill in December 2022.

Renee Erickson's revamped steakhouse Jeffry's reopens at 1040 E Union with a pared-down menu and new leadership while union bargaining continues.

The Thurston County hearing examiner approved a contested 5.4MW battery storage project near Rochester on March 9, 2026, but only after imposing strict safety and response requirements.

Legacy Development plans to convert part of the SpringHill Suites at 1800 Yale into TownePlace Suites extended‑stay rooms, creating a dual‑branded Marriott hotel in downtown Seattle.

Rustica Grille opened last Wednesday at the Port Orchard Public Market, replacing The Dock and serving steaks, bison burgers and country-style breakfasts. The new spot aims to serve both early risers and evening diners.

The Puyallup Tribe will host a Tacoma Fan Zone with watch parties, a powwow and a SEA&WIN scavenger hunt featuring handcrafted glass medallions.

The Cordillera Group is building an $11 million retail village at McCormick to serve thousands of new Port Orchard residents.

A new state measure gives Spokane’s waste‑to‑energy plant temporary free carbon allowances and an extended timetable, shielding local ratepayers from roughly $15M through 2030.

Tacoma Public Schools bought a South Orchard Street warehouse for about $12.1M to build a central production kitchen and consolidate maintenance and storage. Funding comes from the 2024 bond and an opening is targeted for fall 2027.

Spokane Valley council agreed to spend about $100,000 on a consultant study meant to prove state parking caps would harm neighborhood safety as the city updates its comp plan.