The City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting team is hosting a "Bonding Basics" workshop to aid diverse business owners in understanding bonding and contracting.

Kathmandu MoMoCha, a Seattle-based Nepalese food business, adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by selling frozen momos and utilizing funds from the Capital Access Program to buy a food truck, enabling home deliveries and business expansion.

Federal Way celebrated the opening of Booker House, a new 86-unit permanent supportive housing site named for Harold G. Booker. The building pairs units with on-site health and support services.

Tacoma Arts Live announced it will close after the 202526ndash;26 season and put the Tacoma Armory up for sale. Education programs serving thousands will continue under a new structure.

Opening statements began in Kent as prosecutors allege Brandon Gerner conspired to kill two people in Maple Valley; court filings also describe a horse killed as a "sacrifice to Odin."

Sea‑Tac opened refreshed ticketing and security areas this week as part of a $546M terminal overhaul; more phased work will continue through 2026.

A concept site plan would put about 20 tiny homes and up to 72 RV spaces on the state‑owned Glassyard in southeast West Seattle as city leaders push to expand shelter. The filing is preliminary and would need state and city sign‑offs.

A Marysville teenager died of influenza, the first pediatric flu death in Washington this season. Health officials urge vaccination as cases remain widespread.

Seattle invests $934,616 in 12 organizations for environmental projects led by communities most affected by climate change and environmental injustice.

A 78-year-old man is recovering after a hit-and-run at NW Market and 22nd NW during a Ballard protest. Organizers say they will add crossing guards as police investigate.

A child was pulled from a tree well in a video shared by local TV; safety groups say these incidents can be deadly and urge skiers to stay in visual contact.

A San Diego federal complaint says Costco advertised its $4.99 rotisserie chicken as preservative-free while ingredient lists include additives plaintiffs call preservatives. The company says it has removed the claims and the case is pending.

A Makah Tribe member received a two-year prison term for a violent knife attack on an intimate partner. The assault occurred on the Lower Elwha Klallam Reservation.