Rockwool has begun work on a large stone‑wool plant at Wallula Gap that promises jobs and West‑Coast production while raising big questions about power, traffic and supply chains.

A Raymond man is jailed on a second‑degree child molestation charge after court documents say a Y‑STR DNA match tied him to an alleged teen assault.

The Supreme Court declined to review the Chinook Indian Nation's recognition case, keeping in place lower‑court rulings and uncertainty over federal benefits. Tribal leaders say they’ll press Congress and administrative channels.

King County’s council voted to make possession and small-scale cultivation of psilocybin and ayahuasca a low law-enforcement priority while urging more research.

Tishman Speyer’s Belle Vista has been resubmitted to Bellevue — plans call for four office towers, more than 1M sq ft, street‑level retail and plaza space at 112th & Main.

Aslan Brewing opens a Seward Park taproom on April 1, turning the former Zeeks Pizza into a pizza‑forward spot pouring certified‑organic beer and hosting a dog‑friendly patio.

A federal jury convicted Bellevue tax preparer Thanjavur Manavalan of preparing false tax returns. Sentencing is set for July 15, 2026.

Three men were hospitalized after a robbery at a West Seattle encampment, police say. Details remain limited as investigators seek tips and video.

Seattle favorite Molly Moon’s will open a Kirkland scoop shop on April 12, bringing the chain to 12 locations and expanding its Eastside footprint. The company says the move follows strong performance at nearby shops.

A flight attendant alleges a Stumptown Coffee package exploded aboard an Alaska Airlines flight in April 2024, leaving her with burns and permanent scarring; a federal suit was filed in Seattle.

An Irvine-based investor bought the Exeter Apartments at 720 Seneca for $25 million, adding to out-of-state interest in Seattle’s multifamily market.

Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda and Sound Transit will hold a West Seattle forum this Wednesday to outline cost-saving options and answer community questions. The session follows a Sound Transit retreat that laid out multiple approaches to close a major funding gap.

Three people were injured in related assaults across West Seattle’s Triangle; two suffered serious head injuries and police brought a K-9 to search the area.