Bellevue-based Odom Corp. expanded at Tarragon’s SeaPORT Logistics Center in Sumner to roughly 325,000 sq ft, consolidating regional distribution into a single hub.

Light rain and gusty southerly winds will make Wednesday’s commute wet. Thunder is possible this afternoon; Cascades under a winter advisory.

Brinc will move its Seattle headquarters from Fremont to West Canal Yards and aims to grow local staff from roughly 160 to 250 as it ramps production.

A Spanaway man was sentenced to 12 years after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in his father’s December death. The plea included a deadly‑weapon enhancement.

A vessel fire at a Ballard marina sent crews to the 1100 block of NW 45th Street; Seattle Fire urged people to avoid the area while crews worked.

Seattle‑based Brooks Running will open a standalone University Village shop this summer, taking the former Eddie Bauer space and adding a dozen or two retail jobs.

An alley transfer clears the way for an eight‑story, 239‑unit mixed‑use project at the former Ballard Blossom site, city files and trade reporting show.

State wildlife officers removed five squirrels from Browns Point after neighbors reported aggressive behavior and a resident was bitten. Officials say the animals appeared habituated.

Community groups have appealed a Puget Sound Clean Air Agency decision that allows Ash Grove Cement to increase tire‑derived fuel, citing health risks and Ecology findings.

Seattle utilities are expanding demand‑response programs that let them adjust smart thermostats and water heaters to shave peak loads and lower wholesale costs. Pilots show some savings but also customer pushback.

Chai Pyala opened in Lakewood in February, pairing brewed‑to‑order chai with Indian‑inspired pastries like a gulab jamun doughnut and an orange‑cardamom bun.

Police found shell casings in a High Point alley after multiple 911 calls about gunfire; no injuries were reported and investigators are processing the scene.

A state board rule could strip enrollment funding for college‑run parent‑education programs, forcing Seattle co‑op preschools to raise fees or close, officials say.