Washington State University has paused the equine portion of a large‑animal surgery elective after receiving threatening messages, and says it will not bring eight horses to campus this spring. The college cited safety for students, staff and animals.

Police investigated reports of gunfire at Westcrest Park Monday; officers found shell casings and no injuries were immediately reported.

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a law creating the PreK Promise Account to accept private donations for ECEAP, unlocking a Ballmer Group pledge to add thousands of preschool seats.

Two new lab towers and major tenant deals helped Seattle add more than 500,000 sq ft of research space in 2025, keeping the city competitive despite a national slowdown.

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown joined a 13‑state suit accusing OneMain of sneaking costly add‑ons into loans and hiding fees in pages of fine print.

A raw video shows a woman and children pulled from a Shelton lake; state officials and safety groups urge life jackets and close supervision.

An assault at Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital and a Sunday shooting on 96th Street South left two people critically injured over the weekend, officials say.

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed HB 2632 to swap “alien” for “noncitizen” in most Washington statutes; supporters praise clarity while critics warn of drafting confusion. The new wording applies to laws enacted after July 1, 2026.

Nearly 30 Ninth Circuit judges rebuked a colleague for coarse language in a dispute over a Lynnwood women‑only spa. The court denied rehearing and the panel ruling remains in place.

Leaders behind Seattle Center’s 10‑year plan are pitching a multibillion package and courting Mayor Katie Wilson ahead of a possible fall ballot. The proposal would pair urgent repairs with campus improvements and targeted help for partner venues.

A feasibility study finds removing Enloe Dam could reconnect roughly 1,500 miles of salmon habitat. Sediment handling, permits and liability will shape whether removal moves forward.

A fatal two-vehicle head-on collision blocked SR 530 near milepost 40 Friday; troopers are on scene and the highway remains closed.

A viral TikTok of a Puyallup neighborhood dispute led to an arrest and professional fallout for a realtor couple. The clip's framing triggered a state licensing complaint.