Gov. Ferguson says 22 King County bridges are rated poor and is pushing a $2.1B preservation plan to avoid more closures and long detours. Local closures have already snarled commutes and hit small businesses.

A small plane veered off a runway at Harvey Field and crashed into a hangar on Feb. 28; two people aboard walked away and crews contained a small fuel leak while investigators were notified.

Seattle AI researchers, founders and investors told Gov. Bob Ferguson that the proposed "millionaires tax" could slow local AI innovation and push startups away. The signers urged a pause while lawmakers weigh the tradeoffs.

San Carlos‑based Aetherflux will open a Seattle hub to build orbital data‑center satellites and hire engineers as it advances the Galactic Brain project.

A driver ejected in a rollover on I‑5 near Milton allegedly pulled a gun on a helper before fleeing; troopers later found him and said he'll be medically evaluated.

Lion dances, temple performances and food trucks drew thousands to the Tacoma Dome for APCC’s 28th New Year Celebration. Organizers spotlighted Cambodian culture and recent community milestones.

A Kodiak man was sentenced to 20 years after prosecutors say fentanyl pills he distributed caused a fatal overdose; investigators found him hiding in a refrigerator. The case grew from a postal sting that uncovered thousands of counterfeit pills.

A fire at CentrePointe Greens in Everett damaged six apartments and displaced residents; the American Red Cross assisted more than 10 people with shelter.

T-Mobile has filed a countersuit in Manhattan, saying Verizon’s “Better Deal” ads lure customers with false savings before upselling pricier services. The move escalates a months‑long ad fight into court.

FAA and EASA certified Boeing’s 777‑9 training simulators at Gatwick, clearing a major step toward pilot training and nudging the long-delayed program forward.

An adult man was killed near a neighborhood pool in Covington. King County deputies arrested a suspect and Major Crimes detectives are investigating.

Joe Nguyễn left his role at the Washington Department of Commerce to become president and CEO of the Seattle Metro Chamber, pledging to focus on jobs, affordability and small‑business readiness.

Seattle Fire crews treated and prepared to hoist a motorcycle crash victim from under a bridge at Swift Ave S and S Eddy St, using a Stokes basket and an aerial ladder.