Shelby Parker, who has led Olympia police as interim since June 2025, was named the city’s permanent chief. Her commissioning is set for March 24; a public open house follows March 31.

Human remains were recovered from the Skagit River near milepost 90 east of Concrete. Detectives are processing the scene and the coroner will identify the person.

A King County jury convicted Joseph Bert Dixon of murder and assault in the 2021 Circle K shooting that killed Devon Hill and wounded two others.

The Puyallup Tribe will host a Tacoma Fan Zone with watch parties, a powwow and a SEA&WIN scavenger hunt featuring handcrafted glass medallions.

Light snow and dense fog are making Friday morning's commute slower in Seattle. Expect a rain/snow mix this morning with spotty accumulations on grass and elevated surfaces.

Marvel Food & Deli pulled its house-made Country Style Adjika salsa after inspectors flagged an unapproved canning process that could allow botulism. Stores are offering refunds and working with county health departments.

Panattoni completed the first of two warehouses at Tall Firs Industrial Park in Tehaleh, delivering 130,151 square feet of speculative industrial space as brokers watch rising availability in Pierce County.

The Cordillera Group is building an $11 million retail village at McCormick to serve thousands of new Port Orchard residents.

A new state measure gives Spokane’s waste‑to‑energy plant temporary free carbon allowances and an extended timetable, shielding local ratepayers from roughly $15M through 2030.

An attorney for four Seattle officers says the city delayed records tied to a harassment suit, potentially squeezing discovery ahead of an October 2026 trial.

Houston TX Hot Chicken will open at 101 Denny Way on March 28 with giveaways, a car show and a $1,000 spice challenge. The first 250 guests get free food.

About 151,600 Kluster Fun magnetic chess sets were recalled after regulators found small, high‑powered magnets that can be swallowed and cause life‑threatening injuries. Owners should remove sets and follow recall instructions.

Eastside Fire & Rescue says one person is trapped after a tree fell on a camper on Lake Joy Rd NE; downed trees and power lines are blocking access.