A community study finds rising property taxes are accelerating displacement of Black homeowners in Seattle’s Central District. Advocates want targeted tax relief and new protections.

Volunteer divers lassoed two goats from the Yakima River as floodwaters rose and reunited them with their owners. Local paths and launches were closed amid the surge.

Falafel Salam says online criticism tied to the owner’s Israeli background has intensified, prompting a public statement and neighborhood support. Staff say incidents have been isolated so far.

After decades running the Wedgwood Broiler, owner Derek Cockbain is weighing retirement as a planned redevelopment of the shopping center fell apart and the property returns to market.

Despite bumper crops, Washington farmers say rising wages, H‑2A costs and surging production expenses pushed many operations into the red in 2024. Data and growers’ accounts paint a tightening picture for family farms.

A private lot across from the Space Needle was cleared after five months; the court-appointed receiver will pay cleanup while the city says private land limits outreach.

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.