The U.S. government and Washington sued Boeing, Seattle and dozens of other parties Wednesday, seeking cleanup and cost recovery at the Lower Duwamish Superfund site.

A Washington State Patrol trooper ended a wrong‑way chase on southbound I‑5 in Lakewood early Wednesday. Two people were arrested and no serious injuries were reported.

A 29-year-old man died after a school bus struck his car on northbound I‑5 near Marysville, closing lanes and prompting an investigation. Raw video of the scene was published by KIRO 7.

The Washington Senate approved Senate Bill 6129 on a tight 26–22 vote, sending a roughly $2‑per‑pack cigarette and matching vape tax increase to the House along with a 10% flavored‑product levy and funds for youth prevention. Lawmakers in Olympia will debate it in House committees this week.

A five-part documentary returns Tacoma’s Frugal Gourmet story to the spotlight, revisiting civil suits and survivor testimony that toppled a TV career.

A Bothell man was dug out after roughly four hours buried in an avalanche at Stevens Pass after his wife used Find My iPhone to show his location. Ski patrol and medics rushed him to the hospital, and a family fundraiser is underway.

Vancouver Station soft‑opened Monday, bringing an 8,000‑sq‑ft dining hall and room for more than 40 food carts to SE 164th Avenue.

Patrol officers in Vancouver arrested a driver after a crash and say they found suspected fentanyl packaged for sale and a Ruger handgun inside the car.

A midday window for showers and possible thunderstorms will make Wednesday commutes wet. Cascade passes will pick up fresh snow.

A King County jury awarded four women $2.1M after finding Solomon “Raz” Simone liable for criminal profiteering following a monthlong civil trial.

Pierce County’s council approved a 0.1% public‑safety sales tax in a 5–2 vote. The measure routes most revenue to courts and the sheriff while funding jail planning and one‑time investments.

Pierce County says it prevented 171 young people from homelessness during a HUD‑backed 100‑day push, but officials warn the system still lacks youth‑specific beds and long‑term housing options.

Seattle police say a 36-year-old man was arrested after hurling rocks at vehicles on Rainier Ave S, injuring two and damaging Metro buses.