Match Group invested $100M in Seattle's Sniffies, taking a minority stake with an option to buy. The move sparks user backlash and questions about safety and monetization.

Alaska Airlines has begun daily nonstop flights between Seattle and Rome, operating 787‑9 Dreamliners with a new business‑class Suites product. The seasonal service runs through Oct. 23.

A high-speed pursuit in Olympia on Tuesday ended in a fatal officer-involved shooting; road closures remain and an independent investigation is expected.

Wauna Burger announced a May 9 closure after lease talks fell apart; the landlord says rent wasn't raised and both sides differ over tenant-improvement costs.

Shots were reported outside Mayor Katie Wilson's news conference at Yesler Community Center. Police responded and are investigating.

Edgewood’s City Council voted to repeal the local fireworks ban, returning residents to state rules while officials consider a narrower holiday restriction. The change took effect in April.

A 27-year-old man was found in the roadway and taken to the hospital after an early-morning shooting on Rainier Ave S in Renton; police are asking witnesses to call 911.

A man in his 30s was shot near a Delridge tent encampment and taken to Harborview in critical condition. Police say they are searching for a suspect.

Maddy’s Bakeshop opened a weekend‑only brick‑and‑mortar at 177 Western Ave, bringing laminated croissants, floral cakes and its pink aesthetic to downtown Seattle.

A Tacoma man was sentenced to 10 years and three months after pleading guilty in the June 27, 2025 Pacific Avenue shooting that killed Keith Sweeney.

Washington officials asked a federal judge to force The GEO Group to let health inspectors into Tacoma’s Northwest ICE Processing Center after thousands of detainee complaints.

Tacoma inspectors closed 10 unpermitted fruit carts and taco stands this month, citing missing handwashing, refrigeration and employee‑restroom access. The closures are logged by the health department.

Masked burglars struck two Ballard businesses early Wednesday; one restaurant suffered thousands in damage and a nearby coffee shop lost tools. Police are investigating and seeking tips.