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.

Seattle police posted a preliminary alert saying a man was stabbed during a domestic disturbance in the Chinatown‑International District on March 18. Investigators are probing the incident.

Two people were arrested after a Thurston County task-force search in the Yelm area turned up drugs, seven firearms, plate carriers and about $14,000 in cash.

State lawmakers passed SB 6237 and sent it to Gov. Bob Ferguson; if signed, leases signed after Dec. 31, 2026 would need a flood‑risk disclosure.

King County warns of a wave of convincing phone and text scams that impersonate deputies and court staff. Residents have lost money; here’s how to verify a call.

Seattle police say a fatal collision at Elliott Ave W and W Galer Street has closed the roadway. Investigators are on scene and the street is blocked.

NWS has issued a flood warning for the Snoqualmie River near Snoqualmie Falls. Minor flooding and road inundation are possible Wednesday into Thursday.

Washington State Patrol is seeking tips after a deadly early‑morning hit‑and‑run on southbound I‑5 near SeaTac that killed a 72‑year‑old woman. Investigators are looking for a damaged Mercedes coupe and any dashcam video.

Despite bumper crops, Washington farmers say rising wages, H‑2A costs and surging production expenses pushed many operations into the red in 2024. Data and growers’ accounts paint a tightening picture for family farms.