Seattle police arrested a 12-year-old for assaulting and robbing a woman with a screwdriver. The boy, known from prior incidents, was detained at his home, and the case is under investigation.

A shooting in Seattle's Chinatown-International District resulted in one death and three injuries, with the suspects yet to be identified. Local businesses are affected as police investigate.

Mayor Katie Wilson plans to use environmental review to expand neighborhood centers and upzones while speeding shelter and transit actions.

Court filings say David Joseph Gama faces three counts of first‑degree organized retail theft after an alleged 24‑incident Ulta theft spree across King County. Local reporting and prosecutors say the probe spanned 55 days.

A Washington state Senate bill would bar public dollars from buying "fully automated" port equipment, pitting longshore job protections against modernization and decarbonization plans. Lawmakers, ports and unions are preparing for a heated committee fight.

Two Bremerton council members opposed a proposed Sheridan Road 'hybrid' shelter, delaying a decision and putting about $2.6M in outside funding at risk.

Seattle’s Varsity Theatre closed on Jan. 15, 2026 after more than 80 years. Operators blamed rising costs and pandemic‑era fallout as students and neighbors said goodbye.

Frontier Middle School staff performed life-saving CPR on a colleague who collapsed, demonstrating their preparedness and courage in an emergency situation.

Seattle's weather forecast predicts mild conditions with overcast skies, partial sun, and light winds, with temperatures around 50°F during the day and 40°F at night. Sunny days expected ahead, including MLK holiday.

Tacoma seeks members for its Climate and Sustainability Commission, including a youth position, to guide the city's climate actions. Applications are due by February 9, 2026.

Seattle's weather forecast includes overcast skies, fog, and sunny breaks, with temperatures ranging from 38-52°F, and light winds shifting from south-southeast to northerly.

The Rescue 66 crew from Central Pierce Fire & Rescue delivered groceries for an Instacart driver after a vehicle collision, showing exceptional community service.

VOAWW Connect launched in Skagit & Snohomish Counties to aid with food, housing, & more via the 360-VOA-HELP line and [email protected] email.