Homeowners report surprise extra trash fees on SPU bills and say the utility should show proof before billing. The city says charges are valid and is updating its process.

A Hit 5 player matched five numbers to win a $110,000 cashpot; the ticket was sold at a Cle Elum Safeway that will receive a $1,100 retailer bonus.

A black bear was seen in Renton's Highlands Park area Monday. Police and wildlife officials urged residents to secure trash and keep pets inside.

A Rainier Valley family says pandemic‑era debt and repeated break‑ins have put Thien Phat at risk of eviction. Neighbors and a GoFundMe campaign are stepping in to help.

A federal magistrate ordered the release of Maria Loya Medina after four months in ICE custody; her immigration case remains pending on appeal.

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County apologized after a dog in its care was involved in a fatal incident at the Tacoma City Marathon; the shelter says a full review is underway.

Vendor slots for Seattle’s Big Day of Play are open; organizers urge food trucks, nonprofits and community groups to apply ahead of the August festival.

A state appeals panel heard arguments over whether Pierce County properly accepted permits for Tacoma Rescue Mission’s Good Neighbor Village in Spanaway; neighbors say approvals never vested. A ruling could shape construction and community impacts.

Seattle activists are borrowing Minnesota's anti‑ICE tactics — singing, neighborhood 'ICE watches' and Signal rapid‑response networks — to prepare for potential enforcement.

A four-man crew will depart La Push on May 1, 2026 to attempt a 3,100-mile, unassisted row to Maui, a 50–70 day crossing that will raise funds for a veteran-led nonprofit.

Seattle Public Schools rolled out districtwide guidelines that require K–8 phones to be off and stored all day and limit high school phone use during class. The move follows a district review and pilot programs.

Seattle Children’s says Laurelhurst noise limits are complicating medevac landings and has called for a review of the voluntary agreement that governs rooftop flights.

Jason Chan was elected president of IAM District 751 in an uncontested vote, stepping into leadership as the union eyes wages, retirement and the 2028 contract.