Former Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser joined Hasbro's board weeks after retiring; the hire ties to Hasbro's Seattle-area gaming hub and growth plans.

A new southbound ramp, overpass and roundabout at Exit 119 opens Saturday, shifting routes for DuPont and Joint Base Lewis‑McChord commuters.

Seattle clinicians are offering a tubes‑first option for some high‑risk women: remove fallopian tubes now and delay ovaries to avoid early surgical menopause while cutting cancer risk. Researchers and local specialists weigh the evidence and tradeoffs.

Federal data show the Seattle metro’s unemployment climbed to 5.1% in November, a 1.1-point jump as tech layoffs and weaker hiring cooled the market. Analysts will watch upcoming company announcements and federal reports for a turnaround.

RealtyHop data shows Medina’s 98039 at roughly $4.4M median listing price in 2025, with Mercer Island and Bellevue trailing. Redfin’s affordability numbers underline the growing gap for Seattle buyers.

Seattle's weather forecast includes a mix of clouds and sun, with temperatures ranging from the low 30s to high 40s and potential rain and snow mix by Sunday night.

Seattle City Light shares energy-saving tips for households to reduce carbon footprint and save money, highlighting draft-proofing, smart thermostats, cold water laundry, efficient water heaters, and unplugging devices to minimize phantom energy.

Seattle Central College hosted a "Free America" walkout, led by Women's March organizers, with participants marching to Seattle's Pier 58 and honoring Renee Good. The event aligned with civil rights and opposed perceived fascism.

Bellevue, Washington introduces a new permit to streamline the development of middle housing, aiming to diversify housing options and simplify the process for projects with 3-6 units per parcel.

Uplands, a 320-acre South Hill project near Puyallup, is planned for about 1,000 homes and just opened a new clubhouse as model homes go on the market.

Portland’s D.A. has told prosecutors to file charges if people routed to the deflection program don’t engage in treatment within 90 days. The move contrasts with Seattle’s diversion-first tack.

Washington State Patrol detectives want tips after a Dec. 13 hit‑and‑run on SR‑516 in Kent that killed a pedestrian. Investigators now believe a 2014–2017 Lexus IS F‑Sport may be the vehicle of interest.

A trustee sale returned the Marriott Tacoma Downtown to lender Delphi CRE Funding, capping a receivership and leaving questions about the hotel and convention‑garage in play.