A Lake Sammamish waterfront estate tied to the owner of Washington Equipment Brokers sold last week for $13 million, public records show.

Sea‑Tac closed several lower‑level baggage claims and pickup doors Friday after a reported suspicious package; the airport says bags are being rerouted to other claims.

State officials say voters who haven't received their Aug. 4 ballot can print a replacement at VoteWA or request a mailed packet from their county.

About 10,040 Romorgniz 12-drawer fabric dressers sold on Amazon were recalled after failing federal stability tests; Romorgniz is offering refunds and disposal instructions.

Seattle Public Schools wants a Lincoln High athletic field in Lower Woodland Park, but neighbors and tree advocates say the plan would remove dozens of mature trees ahead of a July 23 hearing.

FBI Seattle is assisting Bellingham police in finding Devariae Montrel Conley, who fled before sentencing in a 2020 assault case.

An 18-year-old from George was arrested after a Moses Lake child-exploitation probe. Detectives seized devices and say forensic review is underway.

A Ninth Circuit panel ruled that domestic violence witnessed by children can count as child abuse under federal immigration law. The decision denies an Oregon resident's bid to avoid deportation.

A man was critically injured after a vehicle struck him on East 75th Street in Tacoma. Detectives say they are investigating the collision as a homicide.

A 2026 draft forecast warns the Columbia Basin may face sustained summer shortages and more frequent droughts, putting farms and small towns across central Washington at risk.

Metro credits behavioral‑health outreach and hundreds of retrofits for falling incident measures, but drivers and the union say staffing and full fleet protections are unfinished.

An Alaska Airlines flight bound for Seattle diverted to Eugene on July 23 after the crew shut down one engine midflight. The plane landed safely and no injuries were reported.

A new financial review widened Lynnwood’s budget gap, pushing leaders to weigh hiring freezes, steep departmental cuts and tapping tax capacity.