Facing bond limits and flood risk, Snohomish asked architects to redraw a pricey $45–$55M civic campus into a smaller, more affordable plan. Council will review reduced concepts this spring.

Renee Erickson's revamped steakhouse Jeffry's reopens at 1040 E Union with a pared-down menu and new leadership while union bargaining continues.

Leaders behind Seattle Center’s 10‑year plan are pitching a multibillion package and courting Mayor Katie Wilson ahead of a possible fall ballot. The proposal would pair urgent repairs with campus improvements and targeted help for partner venues.

DHS sent a Washington man a $1.82M civil penalty for failing to leave after a removal order, his lawyer says. Rule changes in 2025 and legal challenges raise due‑process questions.

The Thurston County hearing examiner approved a contested 5.4MW battery storage project near Rochester on March 9, 2026, but only after imposing strict safety and response requirements.

A feasibility study finds removing Enloe Dam could reconnect roughly 1,500 miles of salmon habitat. Sediment handling, permits and liability will shape whether removal moves forward.

An 18-year-old Anacortes High senior faces felony charges after allegedly selling fentanyl and cannabis to an eighth grader.

Crews are on scene at a reported residential fire in the 2900 block of S. Dakota St in South Seattle; officials have released only limited details.

A landslide has blocked East Pioneer Way between 33rd St SE and Highway 162; reopening time is unknown. Motorists are being told to use alternate routes.

A fatal two-vehicle head-on collision blocked SR 530 near milepost 40 Friday; troopers are on scene and the highway remains closed.

A volunteer Black Hills High School wrestling coach was arrested after an administrative review and SRO interviews found alleged inappropriate communications with a minor.

Thick fog and near‑freezing temps slow Saturday commutes. Flood watches and mountain warnings remain.

A viral TikTok of a Puyallup neighborhood dispute led to an arrest and professional fallout for a realtor couple. The clip's framing triggered a state licensing complaint.