Pierce County Council voted unanimously to allow home daycares countywide and cut permitting red tape; changes take effect July 1, 2026.

DocuSign is shifting to 1301 Second Ave, a move that could leave its namesake 999 Third Ave tower more than half-empty and add to downtown vacancy pressures.

One person was arrested Thursday after a human‑trafficking probe at a Bellevue rental house. Officials released few details as detectives continue to investigate.

Two World War II–era 90mm tank projectiles were uncovered during a Tacoma home renovation; Tacoma and Army EOD teams removed them and said they lacked explosive filler.

Structural steel is rising at Memorial Stadium as the $140M rebuild moves into vertical construction; the One Roof partnership says the student-first venue aims for a late‑2027 opening.

Grant County detectives arrested 18‑year‑old Hunter Gray in Moses Lake after a probe that began when a child disclosed alleged assaults. He faces charges including second‑degree rape of a child.

Multiple gunfire reports hit West Seattle’s Delridge area on Wednesday; officers detained a person and said there were no injuries. Police are asking for tips and video.

A Walla Walla judge warned he could jail Pasco’s sheriff after the sheriff refused to return county-owned guns, a fingerprint scanner and other equipment. A June 3 hearing was set to consider sanctions.

A Washington man who pleaded guilty to molesting a 12‑year‑old from Nampa was released after roughly nine months; Idaho prosecutors declined further charges.

A new affordability ranking finds Washington among the worst states to retire, with high home prices and steep everyday costs squeezing Seattle‑area households.

A pre‑dawn crash on SR 18 near I‑5 in Federal Way left one person dead and closed westbound lanes. Troopers are investigating and WSDOT travel alerts remain in place.

An early‑morning blaze at a Redmond landscaping yard destroyed two buildings and about 15 vehicles, prompting major road closures and a mutual‑aid firefighting response.

Cloudy Thursday morning with a slight chance of rain; brighter afternoons and highs near 68°F. Rain likely Friday with showers and possible thunderstorms Saturday.