Two statewide assisted‑living groups sued Washington, saying lawmakers improperly delayed a July 1 Medicaid reimbursement increase and left providers with less money to pay caregivers.

A technical problem briefly knocked Washington’s 911 voice system offline on June 15, leaving dispatchers without location data before service was restored. Agencies are investigating.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warned that a handful of dominant AI systems could “hollow out entire industries,” urging firms to build private learning loops to protect jobs and IP.

Blaine police confirmed a Border Patrol-involved shooting near 4th and A Street Tuesday; the FBI has taken the lead on the federal probe.

Seattle police investigated reported gunfire near Pathways Park playground Monday night; officers recovered multiple shell casings and asked witnesses to come forward.

Polaris at Lynnwood would bring 294 apartments steps from the Lynwood City Center light rail, according to state and city filings. The project enters public comment through June 24.

Seattle Fire crews reported visible smoke near the 5200 block of University Way NE and asked people to avoid the area while they investigate.

A Parkland burger truck received 100 red points on a county health inspection last week, triggering re‑inspection and spotlighting safety lapses across Pierce County.

Volunteers who spent a decade restoring High Rock Lookout found windows smashed, a door bashed and historic boards thrown off the cliff. Federal investigators are probing the vandalism as crews scramble to salvage materials.

Vulcan has listed its Google‑leased, 12‑story tower at 520 Westlake Ave N in South Lake Union, adding a trophy asset to an uneven Seattle office market.

A 63-year-old Spanaway man died after his pickup crashed into a camper trailer early June 13. The Medical Examiner lists the case as pending and investigators are probing the scene.

A 47-year-old man was seriously injured when a homemade fireworks compound detonated on Steilacoom Boulevard SW, scattering explosive materials and damaging a shed. Authorities are investigating.

Create World relaunched sales at MARI Bellevue and says the 138‑unit tower is about 60% sold, with roughly 50 residences still available.