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.

DNA from the stolen 2018 Pierce pumper led Everett police to a suspect in the July theft and crash; prosecutors are reviewing charges. No injuries were reported.

Federal agents seized more than 164 pounds of fentanyl, roughly 200 pounds of meth, $2M in cash and 16 firearms in the Tri‑Cities — the largest haul in EDWA history.

Seattle Fire posted that crews were responding to a rescue extrication in the 8000 block of Greenwood Ave N and asked people to avoid the area. Officials had not immediately released details about injuries or cause.

Issaquah Police Chief Paula Schwan will retire June 1. The city has launched a nationwide search and is asking residents to weigh in.

Gov. Bob Ferguson posted a Facebook reel saying he proposed $244 million for affordable housing and credited lawmakers with more than $200 million in funding. The package centers on preservation and new units, with state agencies set to steer awards to projects.

Seattle developer Jaebadiah Gardner says he plans to break ground on two Central District multifamily projects backed by Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund. One, The Sarah Queen, is slated for 23rd & Union with retail and an affordability component.

The SR 99 tunnel was shut in both directions Wednesday for emergency maintenance; WSDOT says reopening time is unknown and urges alternate routes.

British Columbia reports it has hired more than 400 U.S.-trained clinicians after fast-tracking licenses and is now targeting Oregon with an ad campaign.

Seattle investor Security Properties will hand management of dozens of Pacific Northwest apartment communities to Bozzuto, affecting thousands of units and hundreds of staff.