The iconic spray‑painted boulder south of Bellingham is being removed and broken into pieces to clear the way for a major fish‑passage project. Officials say a private owner may display it publicly.

Fire crews evacuated a Western Ave building after finding high carbon monoxide where gas-powered construction tools had been used. No injuries were reported.

An eight‑story, 84‑unit affordable building opened in Ballard — the neighborhood's first affordable apartments in more than 20 years and the first phase of a nearly 300‑unit redevelopment.

A state task force is drafting changes to Washington high school graduation rules, from a possible fourth year of math to a senior‑year demonstration, ahead of a 2027 legislative proposal.

New body‑cam and training footage show how Marysville officers coordinated a rescue that saved three children and helped extract a critically injured man.

Reports say Belgium may base at the Sounders’ Renton facility while Egypt will train at Gonzaga in Spokane, prompting local security and fan‑planning moves.

Three people were arrested after protesters blocked entrances to a private StandWithUs reception at Town Hall Seattle. Police cleared the crowd and referred cases to prosecutors.

A 41-year-old man died after an early-morning Belltown robbery; charging documents say suspects targeted fentanyl. Police recovered weapons and drugs while investigating.

Light rain likely this afternoon and tonight. Expect slower commutes and small-craft advisories for some waters.

Former Providence employees say a single Invesco fund cost their 401(k)s nearly $70M and have filed a federal ERISA suit in Seattle seeking restorations and plan reforms.

State officials say the 1950 westbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge will need roughly $180M in short‑ and long‑term repairs. Funding and scheduling remain unsettled.

More Seattle-area homes now carry HOA dues, and Realtor.com data show rising monthly bills that tighten buyer budgets. Buyers should review association finances before signing.

A Delta flight from Seoul was diverted to Sea‑Tac Monday after a suspicious package was reported; investigators cleared the aircraft and no arrests were made.