A 22-year-old who led troopers on a Sumner chase allegedly broke into a South Prairie tow yard and stole back the impounded yellow Corvette, court records say.

As Expedia marks 30 years, CEO Ariane Gorin is leaning into AI and new partnerships to turn planning experiments into bookings while warning about AI risks. Strong Q1 results give the company room to test and scale.

Holland Partner Group is proposing a seven-story, 185-unit building on the Fremont block that held Roxy’s Diner, with ground-floor retail and active permit work underway.

A state report warns Washington faces a roughly $3.7 billion airport funding gap while Puget Sound passenger demand heads toward midcentury peaks. Sea‑Tac and nearby fields may not be able to absorb the growth without new funding or regional shifts in service.

The Justice Department has opened a CRIPA investigation into WCCW after lawsuits alleged women were assaulted by a male inmate who identified as female. Federal investigators will review housing and safety policies.

Old Highway 99 near Tenino reopened Tuesday after a deadly crash earlier in the day. Investigators remain on the scene and county plans list the corridor for safety work.

A Eugene man pleaded guilty in federal court after prosecutors said his crew targeted Asian business owners across Oregon and Washington.

Pierce County warns rising temperatures and drought are increasing wildfire risk. A burn ban starts June 1 and residents are urged to prepare and enroll in alerts.

BC Place installed a FIFA-grade grass pitch and finished major upgrades ahead of seven World Cup matches, with organizers expecting packed crowds this summer. The changes aim to meet FIFA rules and leave a venue legacy for Vancouver.

Pierce County deputies warn after an attempted gas‑tank siphoning in Spanaway; officials say high pump prices may be driving a rise in these thefts.

A bright-blue roaster in Pioneer Square is winning converts with balanced, shareable pour-overs and a tiny weekday counter. Expect Kenyan filter brews and bakery pastries.

Two people were wounded in a Wenatchee machete attack after a money dispute; a 44-year-old suspect was arrested and booked on assault charges.

A Trimark‑affiliated company sold the 116‑room La Quinta in Federal Way for $14.5 million. County filings list Goldsona Hospitality Group LLC as the buyer.