The Cat & Rabbitt is returning to Tacoma with a slice-and-sandwich cafe at the Museum of Glass, pairing six-layer cakes with Sliced sandwiches and Caffè D'Arte coffee.

A 47-year-old Puyallup man wanted for extortion was arrested after a chase through west Olympia that ended in a crash; deputies seized a gun and suspected meth and fentanyl.

Puyallup is moving its police headquarters to leased space on South Hill. Officials say emergency response continues; a ribbon‑cutting is scheduled for April 9.

Novartis and AbbVie sued Washington after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed SB 5981, arguing the 340B transparency law will cause steep losses and legal conflict.

The People’s Wall mural in Seattle’s Central District is up for landmark consideration; the Landmarks Preservation Board will review the nomination on April 15. Public testimony and written comments are open.

Thurston and Pierce sheriffs say SB 5974 hands state officials the power to unseat decertified sheriffs, tightening qualifications and raising constitutional and budget questions for counties.

A fatal collision closed northbound I‑5 at MLK Way in Seattle on Wednesday, snarling the morning commute while troopers investigated. Drivers were urged to seek alternate routes.

A late-night shooting at the Creston Point Apartments in Skyway left one person dead and another injured. King County detectives have taken over the investigation.

The Mariners reportedly signed top prospect Colt Emerson to an eight‑year, $95M extension — the largest pre‑debut guarantee in MLB history. The deal includes options and incentives that could push the value toward $130M.

Mayor Dana Ralph celebrated a AAA rating for Kent in her State of the City address, saying it reflects disciplined budgeting. Officials say the top rating could lower borrowing costs for local projects.

Renton’s pavilion has been transformed into a year‑round indoor market after a roughly $10M renovation, with Logan Market LLC preparing vendor build‑outs for a mid‑summer opening.

Aslan Brewing opens a Seward Park taproom on April 1, turning the former Zeeks Pizza into a pizza‑forward spot pouring certified‑organic beer and hosting a dog‑friendly patio.

A flight attendant alleges a Stumptown Coffee package exploded aboard an Alaska Airlines flight in April 2024, leaving her with burns and permanent scarring; a federal suit was filed in Seattle.