The century-old O'Shea Building in downtown Seattle traded for $16.9M, roughly 15% below assessed value — another sign of pressure on street-level retail in the core.

A Mercer Island passenger has sued Alaska Airlines after a Seattle‑to‑Phoenix flight plunged into severe turbulence, injuring crew and leaving the passenger with lasting symptoms. The complaint cites weather warnings and tracking data.

Seattle’s City Council unanimously repealed a 2025 law that would have allowed housing in the SoDo stadium district after a state board found the rezoning invalid. The repeal resets the fight between developers, unions and the Port.

A St. John elementary teacher was arrested May 10 and charged with sexual misconduct with a minor; the district has placed the employee on leave as investigators probe the allegations.

Kent police are investigating a Tuesday-night shooting in the 27000 block of 31st Avenue South that left two people dead. Detectives say the case is active and details remain limited.

A 2.55‑acre medical‑office portfolio in Wilburton is on the market as the neighborhood’s rezone and transit projects accelerate redevelopment.

Pearl Jam will headline the final night of Eddie Vedder's Ohana Festival on Sept. 27 — their first scheduled show since drummer Matt Cameron left the band in July 2025.

Homeowners and farmers in Grant County say the PUD is condemning land to make way for a new transmission line for Quincy data centers. The utility says upgrades are needed; residents call the offers inadequate.

Mimi Teriyaki #2's made-to-order teriyaki, house sauces and katsu sandwiches have turned a South End corner into a buzzy Tacoma destination. The Changs cook much of it to order and list most plates in the low-to-mid teens.

A motorcyclist died Monday after a crash with a box truck closed eastbound SR 512 near Puyallup and forced diversions at E Pioneer Ave.

Advocates say Washington’s child‑welfare agency failed to screen and assist immigrant foster youths seeking SIJ protections, leaving teens at risk of deportation and lost benefits.

A viral clip shows an armed group chasing someone through Seattle before officers intervened. Details about arrests and motive remain limited.

A bipartisan bill in Congress would funnel up to $550 million a year into federal ferry grants, a potential lifeline for Puget Sound commuters hit by cancellations. Supporters say the money could speed vessel replacements and terminal upgrades.