Washington’s SUN Bucks program is mailing one-time $120 grocery cards to eligible school-aged children; here’s who qualifies, how to apply and local totals.

A handmade sign reading “A PERSON WAS TAKEN HERE” appeared at an Arbor Heights corner, renewing fears after reader photos of alleged ICE activity circulated in recent days.

Washington’s largest Juneteenth festival lands at LeMay in Tacoma on June 19 with national headliners, vendors and family programming. Transit options aim to help visitors skip parking.

A $10 million Murrow–Report for America program to place reporters statewide is drawing praise — and pushback from small publishers over pay and content rules. Organizers say new funding and corporate support will expand coverage while insisting editorial independence is protected.

Seattle has issued an RFP to direct about $8M toward rental aid, legal services and a centralized portal aimed at keeping roughly 1,000 households housed in 2027.

Seattle organizers are pairing the U.S.–Australia World Cup match with Juneteenth programming citywide — art, watch parties and events spotlighting Black history.

First Student filed a WARN notice saying it will lay off 111 Seattle employees — mostly bus drivers — and consolidate operations, with separations scheduled to begin Aug. 17.

A Hit 5 ticket sold at the Fred Meyer on Southeast McGillivray Boulevard matched all five numbers Sunday, awarding the player about $825,000 and a bonus to the store.

City crews cleared a tent camp under the Fremont Troll while officials say removals aren't being stepped up for the World Cup. City data show more tents removed so far this year than under the previous administration.

Heron's Nest in West Seattle will host 'Come Together' as roughly 3.5 acres are formally returned to the Duwamish. The free event includes a noon blessing, storytelling and traditional salmon cooking.

A Mega Millions ticket sold at Fred Meyer in Tacoma matched four white balls and the Mega Ball; a 10x multiplier boosted the payout to $100,000.

A new State of the States report finds Washington No. 1 in productivity but lagging on mental health, workforce participation and life satisfaction.

The Downtown Seattle Association opened a street‑level command center at Third and Pine to stage ambassadors, bike maintenance and police outreach as downtown recovers.