The Seattle Metro Chamber released a Small Business Readiness Playbook with checklists and templates to help Washington businesses prepare for the World Cup this summer.

Sound Transit is expected to set an opening day today for the 7.4‑mile East Link across Lake Washington, a move that would finally connect Seattle and Bellevue by light rail. Testing and simulated runs are the last steps before a spring rollout.

Burglary suspect arrested after a brief chase near a Burien CVS; Burien Police Department's diligent response led to the individual's capture and charges for commercial burglary.

Seattle’s Spruce Hill Winery opened a Gig Harbor tasting room on Jan. 23 with flights from $20, glasses from $12 and local meat-and-cheese pairings.

A Washington bill would force 3D printers sold in the state to include software that detects and blocks files used to make untraceable "ghost guns," and it attaches criminal penalties for noncompliance.

Lakewood posted "toxic algae" warnings after bright green scum appeared along American Lake's northern shore. Health officials are testing samples and urging caution around the water.

Deputies responded to a 911 text at a Tacoma apartment, finding a man allegedly violating a protection order. A struggle ensued, ending with the man jumping from a balcony and sustaining injuries.

A Tacoma man was charged with attempted murder and arson after stabbing three and setting fires in a sober living home. One victim was critically burned.

The Bremerton Fire Department celebrates Navigator Rachelle's Master's Degree in Social Work from Walden University, highlighting her educational dedication alongside her fire service duties.

Unconfirmed ICE activity reports led to South Seattle schools sheltering in place; no presence found, regular classes continued indoors. Community showed support; district's safety measures were followed.

Washington lawmakers are considering HB 2320 to regulate the manufacture of untraceable firearms, including ghost guns made with 3D printing, due to a surge in cases involving these weapons.

Chef Emme Collins is turning her Baiana pop‑up into a permanent Pike Place Market stall serving moqueca, acarajé and other Bahian favorites. The fast‑casual counter is expected to open in late February or early March.

Net absorption turned positive in Q4 even as vacancy rose after 1.8M sq ft of new warehouses hit the Puget Sound market.