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.

Advocates and shelter staff say King County’s 2024 Point‑in‑Time snapshot undercounted families, and they want sampling and outreach changes to capture households with children.

Bumpy's in downtown Puyallup will close March 17–18, citing DUI prevention and staff upgrades, then reopen March 19.

Unemployment filings are rising in Washington and delays have left claimants waiting weeks for payments. A call‑center pilot boosted processing but many still wait.

The Puyallup Tribe will host a Tacoma Fan Zone with watch parties, a powwow and a SEA&WIN scavenger hunt featuring handcrafted glass medallions.

A new 40‑unit tiny‑house village opened in Tukwila on church land, run by LIHI with 24/7 staff and case management to help residents move into permanent housing.

Seattle Fire says a recent house blaze was likely started when a baseboard heater touched combustibles and reminded residents to keep heaters clear. The department recommends one‑foot clearance for baseboards and three‑foot spacing for portable heaters.

Bellevue cut the ribbon on Fire Station 10 on Tuesday; officials say crews will move in soon. The new station will bolster coverage for downtown and northwest neighborhoods.

Families who say their children were mistreated at NW SOIL filed suit last Thursday, adding OSPI and accusing the state of ignoring years of complaints.

The BBB says Washington residents avoided more than $1.1 billion in attempted scams as reports to the BBB Scam Tracker jumped sharply.

Rising pump prices are forcing Homage Senior Services to absorb higher fuel bills and consider cuts to rides and meal deliveries that many Snohomish County seniors rely on.

The state chapter of NAMI announced it will dissolve after its national board revoked the charter, prompting questions about how local support and training will continue. Local affiliates say services will keep running while leaders sort a new structure.

O’Reilly agreed to a $5.6M consent decree after the Washington AG said the company denied basic pregnancy accommodations and retaliated against workers. The settlement requires policy changes, training and state monitoring.