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.

Unite Here Local 8 members at the Embassy Suites will vote Friday on strike authorization as talks with Hilton remain stalled while Seattle prepares for World Cup crowds.

Seattle will distribute more than 1,400 free World Cup tickets to youth and caregivers, pairing seats with transit help and food vouchers through local groups.

Seattle's City Council proclaimed June 6 as Amarr Murphy-Paine Day, honoring the Garfield High student killed in 2024 and amplifying family calls for stronger school safety.

A Raymond father was freed from Tacoma ICE after an immigration judge vacated a decades‑old conviction. Advocates warn recent policy changes have pushed Laos to accept repatriations.

IRS migration files and local reporting show King County lost more than 68,000 tax filers and about $2.19 billion in AGI in 2023 while lower‑cost neighbors gained newcomers.

Two Tacoma children were hospitalized after falling from separate third‑story windows; both are expected to recover. Local agencies are offering free window‑stop devices and safety tips.