Freedom Con packed the Gorge Amphitheatre with worship, workouts and a new political playbook for conservative men. Organizers urged attendees to run for office and backed a ballot drive.

After nearly a decade, the Tacoma‑Pierce County Opioid Task Force is winding down as officials shift work into existing public‑health programs while data show recent declines. Advocates say the crisis remains a long‑term challenge.

KIRO 7 posted a raw clip titled 'VIDEO: Hidden hijackers' that has renewed scrutiny on vehicle theft and carjacking methods in Seattle.

Jason Robertson reportedly turned down an eight‑year, roughly $15M‑a‑year sign‑and‑trade from the Seattle Kraken, derailing a package that would have included Seattle’s No. 7 pick.

FBI Seattle is asking for tips after lasers were aimed at planes arriving at Yakima Air Terminal. Investigators urge witnesses and anyone struck to contact Yakima police or submit a tip to the FBI.

Renton police searched Thursday night for a young male suspect after an armed robbery in the 3200 block of NE Sunset Boulevard. Detectives urged anyone with information to call 911.

Gov. Bob Ferguson formed a 26-member Economic Development Council to craft a statewide competitiveness plan as Washington braces for budget shortfalls.

Bellevue’s City Council approved broad reductions to posted speed limits after a rise in serious crashes. Most 30+ mph streets will drop to 25 mph; some downtown blocks will go to 20.

A summer art pilot has opened inside Seattle’s 1916 Coliseum Theater as the owner weighs a costly $40–$50M restoration. The installation gives a rare public look at the theater’s hidden interior.

Contract talks between Seattle Public Schools and the teachers’ union started Thursday as the district faces a near‑$100M budget gap. The union wants a multi‑year deal on pay, workloads and class sizes while the district warns of fiscal limits.

Seattle inflation is biting into paychecks and reshaping household budgets. From utility discounts to shared housing, locals are shifting routines to stay afloat.

A new city analysis finds that removing SR 99 through South Park could free land for housing, parks and habitat while only modestly affecting regional traffic.

Pierce County officials say a 24‑year‑old who fell from a paddleboard at Alder Lake has been located; recovery efforts are ongoing and the family has been notified.