Central Pierce Fire & Rescue expanded its Board with 14 members post-merger, with plans to downsize to 5. New Commissioner John Caverly brings EMS experience to the board. The transition aims to improve fire and emergency services.

A manhunt is under way in Port Orchard after a homeowner was shot in the foot. Deputies say 35-year-old Kenneth Earl McLeod is armed, dangerous and on the run.

Sound Transit is expected to set an opening day today for the 7.4‑mile East Link across Lake Washington, a move that would finally connect Seattle and Bellevue by light rail. Testing and simulated runs are the last steps before a spring rollout.

Net absorption turned positive in Q4 even as vacancy rose after 1.8M sq ft of new warehouses hit the Puget Sound market.

The state awarded $54.5M in CHIP grants to connect 70 projects to water infrastructure, clearing the way for about 4,517 affordable homes across Washington.

A Kirkland developer bought the Motel 6 in Issaquah and will convert its 103 rooms into studio workforce apartments, with construction slated for summer 2026.

Pierce County is inviting proposals for youth violence prevention programs, with $3 million available from a local sales tax. Proposals should address findings from the county's YVPNA and focus on sustainable, evidence-based practices.

Neighbors point to 93 crashes in 10 years and a serious October collision as they push Puyallup to install speed bumps, stop signs and other traffic calming.

Seattle’s ICAC handled more than 20,000 suspected online child‑exploitation tips in 2025 as sextortion and encrypted messaging surged, investigators say. Here’s what they want parents to know.

Seattle's weather forecast includes a mix of clouds and sun, with temperatures ranging from the low 30s to high 40s and potential rain and snow mix by Sunday night.

Bellevue, Washington introduces a new permit to streamline the development of middle housing, aiming to diversify housing options and simplify the process for projects with 3-6 units per parcel.

Kiln has leased space at Fremont Lake Union Center for its first Washington location, pitching boutique amenities and tours ahead of a late-2026 opening.

UW lifted suspensions for students involved in the IEB takeover, but King County prosecutors say they still need more investigative materials before deciding on charges.