SB 6286 would let Washington fine private ICE detention centers in Tacoma that block state health inspections, with penalties that could rise to $15,000 per day.

The Olympia Fire Department has launched an all in-house Fire Academy for 2026 to train recruits with mentorship from the OFD team, showcasing the initiative through a supportive Facebook post.

The Navy launched Citadel Shield‑Solid Curtain Monday across Puget Sound bases; training smoke, loudspeaker announcements and simulated blasts may be heard, but officials say there's no threat.

Bellevue police released surveillance images after a string of break‑ins and asked the public for tips. Detectives say the pair are linked to multiple burglaries across the city.

Nearly 300 Community Health Care workers will stage informational pickets across Pierce County over pay, benefits and disciplinary practices after stalled contract talks.

The NFPA states space heaters are a leading cause of home heating fires; from 2015-2019, they led to 45,800 fires, 480 deaths, and $1 billion in damages annually. Washington State had 4 such fatalities in 2024, prompting safety advice from officials.

A California investment group told Ruston council it would invest $500M to finish Point Ruston, proposing 125 condos, a private club and a 6.5‑acre park — but liens and receivership complicate the path forward.

Puget Sound Fire held a badge pinning ceremony for one Division Chief, five Captains, and six Engineers. The event included tradition, oaths, and a bell ceremony to honor the promoted members.

DekaBank says Blackstone let leaks rot Seattle’s Exchange Building, citing roughly $17.2M in immediate repairs and $13.1M in reserves in a lawsuit filed this month.

Seattle’s Spruce Hill Winery opened a Gig Harbor tasting room on Jan. 23 with flights from $20, glasses from $12 and local meat-and-cheese pairings.

Deputies responded to a 911 text at a Tacoma apartment, finding a man allegedly violating a protection order. A struggle ensued, ending with the man jumping from a balcony and sustaining injuries.

A Tacoma man was charged with attempted murder and arson after stabbing three and setting fires in a sober living home. One victim was critically burned.

Public Works employees in Kent helped prevent a wire theft, leading to the arrest of a 34-year-old man charged with Malicious Mischief. They reported the incident, aiding the police without direct confrontation.