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A barricaded-person standoff at the Lowell in First Hill ended when a man with outstanding warrants fell nine stories and died while being taken to Harborview.
Seattle Fire crews are on scene at a residential blaze in Ballards 4200 block of Baker Ave NW; officials asked people to avoid the area.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Burien, Des Moines and SeaTac will hold a joint session next Tuesday to review the Port of Seattle’s SAMP. The SEPA draft review remains open through next Wednesday.
Politics & Govt in ...
Hundreds of children were summoned into massive 'mega master' immigration dockets at Seattle’s federal building this week, and many left with removal orders.
Raw video shows a Tacoma woman break into a neighbor’s home and then lead officers on a high-speed pursuit, a clip published by KIRO 7 that raises fresh questions about chase safety.
Retail & Industry in ...
A class-action filed in Seattle says Costco sold Orgain protein powder contaminated with lead, cadmium and arsenic, citing lab tests and consumer testing.
Washington’s legal cannabis market has cooled since 2021, leaving growers with unsold product, falling prices and pressure from taxes and illicit hemp.
Renton police are asking for tips after a pickup allegedly struck a motorcyclist on Maple Valley Highway and fled; detectives say the rider was seriously injured.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Sloane, a 45-story tower in Seattle's Denny Triangle, topped out this week at the former Elephant Car Wash site, bringing hundreds of apartments and underground parking.
Food & Drinks in ...
Go Greek Yogurt is opening a downtown Seattle location this winter at 2130 7th Ave, taking over the former Sub Pop storefront near the Amazon Spheres.
Arts & Culture in ...
A Washington nonprofit struck a short-term deal with King County to keep Harbor Island Studios operating, buying time while partners work on a lasting funding plan.
A two-alarm blaze Monday night destroyed a building under construction on S. Puget Sound Ave in Tacoma and damaged two neighboring apartment buildings. No injuries were reported and investigators are on scene.
Seattle staple Molly Moon’s will open a Northgate Station scoop shop next spring, the first retailer announced for Simon’s Everis apartments. The move adds a familiar amenity to the transit‑adjacent redevelopment.
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