A small industrial fire produced a dark smoke plume over Tacoma’s Tideflats Wednesday morning. Crews say the blaze was out on arrival and no one was hurt.

Kaiser Permanente has awarded more than $3M in Washington to back school grants, anchor food banks and Food Is Medicine pilots that organizers say have reached roughly 250,000 people.

A Seattle man was arrested Tuesday after a pursuit ended when a stolen vehicle crashed; police say the investigation is ongoing and details remain preliminary.

Patchy morning fog will give way to mild, sunny afternoons near 60°F through Friday. Rain and mountain snow return this weekend, with river rises possible.

A juvenile was arrested after officers found a stolen car at a NW Sammamish Road lot; another teen was hospitalized for suspected alcohol poisoning.

Woodinville’s Prohibition Cellars plans a Tacoma tasting room in February, bringing Hungarian‑influenced wines, a Red Willow Tannat and member perks to the St. Helens corridor.

Patchy fog will slow Tuesday morning commutes in Seattle, with highs near 58°F. A Small Craft Advisory offshore and rain likely returning Saturday–Sunday.

Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe will undergo skull reconstruction in early March, his family says, as he continues speech and mobility rehab after the Nov. 26 ambush near Farragut Square.

Seattle police say a shooting on the 500 block of 2nd Avenue left multiple people injured and one person dead. Investigators described details as preliminary.

A 42‑year‑old was arrested after a vehicle standoff on the 4300 block of McKinley in Tacoma tied to a domestic‑violence call. Authorities say the suspect refused to exit before officers took him into custody.

An officer shot a dog after it attacked a woman at Freeway Park; the dog later died and Seattle police say the case is under investigation.

Thurston County received a $489,000 grant for salmon recovery efforts in South Puget Sound, aiming to integrate county programs for better habitat management.

Seattle is seeking members for its Renters' Commission to shape policies affecting renters. Applications are open until March 2, with an emphasis on diverse representation.