Fire crews knocked down a blaze in the 1500 block of 39th Ave E; officials say it's under control while crews check for any spread.

Amazon and the Postal Service are at odds after contract talks collapsed; Amazon plans to slash USPS volume and the Postal Service is rebidding last‑mile work.

Grant County confirmed two measles infections in children and listed potential exposure sites in Moses Lake. Health officials say unvaccinated residents should check MMR status and call their provider.

The NWS issued a flood warning for Snohomish County after the Snohomish River near Monroe rose to flood stage; lowlands and some roads are seeing minor flooding. Officials warned drivers to avoid flooded roadways.

After decades running the Wedgwood Broiler, owner Derek Cockbain is weighing retirement as a planned redevelopment of the shopping center fell apart and the property returns to market.

Federal agents detained a woman near UW’s Greek Row on an out‑of‑state criminal warrant; university and city officials say no UW personnel were involved.

Heron's Key is moving ahead with a $110M Phase II that will add about 54 independent‑living homes, new amenities and underground parking as demand outpaces supply.

Nevin Shetty was sentenced to two years after diverting about $35M into a failed crypto side business that collapsed and forced layoffs at his former startup. Prosecutors say he must repay the full amount.

A man was recovered from Salmon Bay near Ballard on Wednesday and later pronounced dead; Seattle police are investigating as the medical examiner reviews the case.

A King County class-action alleges unpaid overtime and missed meal/rest breaks at Dick’s Drive‑In across the Puget Sound. The chain says it’s reviewing the claims.

Washington's Department of Health now promises a three-business-day turnaround for sex-designation changes to birth certificates, cutting long waits for many residents.

Issaquah detectives used a drone to follow a suspect into Old Town; officers arrested him and labeled the case a felony domestic-violence investigation.

Washington’s attorney general announced a $7M settlement with a property manager and owners after seniors reported mold, broken appliances and misleading “luxury” ads. The deal returns money to tenants and funds repairs.