Doug Martin, the Vikings' 1980 first-round pick and a fierce pass rusher in the 1980s, died at 68. Teammates and the team are remembering his leadership and sack-producing seasons.

Gov. Bob Ferguson vetoed $500,000 to extend a retail‑theft pilot supporters say produced prosecutions, diversion options and improved local coordination. Lawmakers and retailers are pushing back.

Tacoma police say a person was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. Detectives are investigating and say no suspects are in custody.

Alaska and American Airlines are in preliminary talks to expand their West Coast partnership into international joint ventures, a move that would broaden Seattle’s direct global links. Regulators and courts will be watching closely.

Tacoma five-star Oliviyah “Big Oh” Edwards committed to South Carolina after reopening her recruitment; she averaged roughly 30 points and 22 rebounds as a senior.

Court documents reviewed by KING 5 describe an alleged trafficking operation at the Baymont Inn in Bremerton; detectives say two suspects were arrested in Tennessee and returned to Kitsap County.

WSU and USDA plant pathologists warn stripe rust is developing fast in Pacific Northwest wheat; timely scouting and fungicide timing could limit losses.

A 36,160‑square‑foot Enumclaw industrial property known as the Thunder Dome sold for $7.9M and will become a hub for exotic‑car storage, detailing and transport.

Two men were shot Thursday in the 7200 block of Park Avenue South in Tacoma and were taken to a hospital. Police remained on scene as detectives investigated.

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement buyouts to roughly 7% of its U.S. workforce — a move that could affect thousands of Seattle‑area employees. Details land May 7.

Two veteran Pierce County juvenile court officials were separated last week; an interim administrator was named as county leaders say operations will continue. The departures remove figures central to local reform work.

A Vancouver online furniture dealer has leased an 8,241‑sq‑ft showroom at The Bellevue Collection's Lincoln Square North as it tests physical retail in the U.S.

Chick-Fil-A is directing $100,000 to Feeding America to support Food Lifeline as it opens four Western Washington restaurants, including a Mill Creek drive-thru. The cash gifts complement the chain’s food-donation program.