Washington will open a $112M voucher program in April to help fleets and small businesses afford zero‑emission trucks and equipment.

The Summit expansion brought crowds back to downtown, but the district that runs the center says its finances remain "fragile" and tied to hotel‑tax swings.

A proposed state law would bar Tacoma from enforcing certain camping bans unless officials can show accessible shelter was available at the time, creating legal and logistical questions.

With groceries roughly 30% pricier than before the pandemic, Seattle shoppers are turning to dollar‑store dinners to stretch tight budgets.

Washington issued a record number of CPA licenses last year, but most new certificates went to internationally trained accountants. The shift is reshaping hiring across the Seattle region.

Bellevue’s Neighborhood Enhancement Program has $975,000 for Downtown. Residents received postage-paid forms and can submit ideas online or by mail through March 3.

A 55,125‑sf Bel‑Red office building traded for roughly $20.8M — about twice its tax-assessed value, and the seller is linked to local investors.

Ferguson says he'll back a millionaires' tax only if a large share of revenue is returned to Washington families and small businesses as the Senate advances the bill.

A Tacoma man will serve 18 years after pleading guilty in the 2022 South Tacoma Way club shooting that left a father of six dead.

A Washington bill would route many late‑filed tort claims into arbitration first, pitting cash‑strapped counties against survivor advocates over transparency and costs.

Eastside Fire & Rescue posted an incident update covering several eastside communities. Officials point residents to their X feed and website for details.

Jeannine Russell has sued her stepdaughter, saying comments about Bill Russell’s cognitive health breached a non‑disparagement agreement and damaged the late star’s legacy.

State regulators cited Seattle Environmental Services after inspectors found nearly 3,000 sq ft of asbestos removed without proper protections; the company faces $200K+ in proposed fines.