Surveillance shows a driver ignore a crossing guard during middle-school dismissal; Pierce County deputies tracked, arrested and booked the 34-year-old on multiple charges.

Federal Way native Corinne Stoddard took bronze in the women's 1,500m short‑track final in Milan, leading much of the race and holding on for a landmark Olympic podium.

Saanj Winery has leased a 1,437-square-foot space at KOMO Plaza near the Space Needle for its first brick-and-mortar tasting room, founders say.

A permit allows the removal of one of six coast redwoods at 700 McGilvra Blvd E; neighbors including Tom Skerritt say the grove stabilizes a steep slope and hosts wildlife.

Phil Spencer is retiring after nearly 40 years at Microsoft. Asha Sharma will lead Microsoft Gaming while Matt Booty is promoted and Xbox president Sarah Bond departs.

Northmarq closed the $19.55 million sale of Merritt Manor at 3335 Martin Way E in Olympia. The 82-unit complex carries a multifamily tax exemption that shaped the deal.

A 35-year-old resident was arrested after allegedly holding a staff member inside a DESC supportive-housing unit on Aurora Avenue North; the staffer escaped unharmed.

A retired Benton County judge says he will file recall petitions against Port of Benton commissioners after an outside investigation flagged violations tied to Commissioner Scott Keller.

An 18-year-old accepted a plea to first-degree manslaughter in the 2024 Shoreline killing of BillyJo Perkins; sentencing is set for late March 2026.

A four‑bedroom house next to Bill Gates' Xanadu estate in Medina went into contract days after a $4.8M listing. Buyer identity remains private.

ORCA’s Tap to Pay starts Feb. 23: contactless cards and mobile wallets will be accepted across much of the Puget Sound system, while reduced fares still require ORCA cards.

SDOT’s quick-build plan to add 21 bike and scooter corrals in Pioneer Square has drawn pushback from the preservation board and local businesses over design and outreach.

Battle Ground police served a search warrant after months of reports that wildlife were being struck by blow darts. Officers recovered blowguns and recovered razor‑tipped darts as they investigate.