Renters in six Tacoma buildings have formed tenant unions and are pressing owners for repairs, standardized rents and an end to extra fees. Organizers say a rent strike remains possible.

Two national studies place Washington 48th for military retirees and put Bremerton, Tacoma and Everett near the bottom, flagging homelessness, housing and safety as core issues.

Nine former clients allege a Seattle immigration attorney filed fraudulent VAWA and T‑visa petitions and signed papers without consent.

Seattle’s Real Change doubled its cover price to $4 to boost vendor income amid rising production costs and falling distribution. Vendors say they’ll be watching daily sales.

A Tacoma worker says a falling metal T‑bar at the city's transfer center caused life‑threatening injuries and that supervisors ignored warnings about worn roll‑off containers.

Seattle’s LGBTQ Commission asked city leaders to consider an emergency declaration as trans and queer people relocate from hostile states and strain local supports.

More than 100 Seattle Art Museum employees announced a union drive and filed an NLRB petition, demanding higher pay, better benefits and clearer decision‑making.

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.