A longtime Orange Julius kiosk at Tacoma Mall is boarded up and closed, removing one of the mall's retro food‑court fixtures. Nearby DQ counters remain the closest option.

Mostly cloudy Friday with a drier afternoon, then several rounds of rain and mountain snow this weekend. Mariners face gale watches and rough seas.

A three-car crash on SR‑302 near the Tacoma Narrows Bridge killed one person and sent two others to the hospital. SR‑302 was closed near Burnham Drive for hours.

Washington issued a record number of CPA licenses last year, but most new certificates went to internationally trained accountants. The shift is reshaping hiring across the Seattle region.

Ferguson says he'll back a millionaires' tax only if a large share of revenue is returned to Washington families and small businesses as the Senate advances the bill.

A Tacoma man will serve 18 years after pleading guilty in the 2022 South Tacoma Way club shooting that left a father of six dead.

A Washington bill would route many late‑filed tort claims into arbitration first, pitting cash‑strapped counties against survivor advocates over transparency and costs.

Detectives are seeking tips after a 56-year-old man was found critically injured in Renton's Powell Ave SW business area in early January.

A fiery Friday-morning crash at Enchanted Parkway and S 356th in Federal Way killed one and injured two. Police arrested the driver on suspicion of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault.

A sailboat explosion off Glen Cove left two people with serious burns; both were flown to Harborview’s burn unit as crews fought the blaze. Investigators are probing the cause.

Fans packed Lumen Field on Saturday for the Supercross World Championship — FanFest, autograph lines and a stacked 450/250 card.

Cloudy Saturday with a light morning drizzle and highs near 47°F. Colder, unsettled weather returns Monday with snow levels dropping to about 1,000–1,500 feet.

Cinder + Salt will open this April at The Charter Hotel near Pike Place Market, bringing a wood‑fire raw bar and coastal menu to a 2,790‑sq‑ft ground‑floor space.