After a decade of delays, PCC will anchor The Arbory in Madison Valley with a roughly 24,000‑square‑foot store targeted for this fall.

A Whatcom County grower tells FOX13 that ICE detainments have left critical labor gaps at the start of spring planting, with at least one worker held in Tacoma.

Clear, cool Wednesday with a morning frost advisory in parts of the region. Temperatures climb to the 60s before rain likely returns late Friday into the weekend.

Kent police are investigating a fatal stabbing outside a business and a separate neighborhood shooting. Detectives say details are limited and are asking the public for tips.

Puget Sound Energy renewed a major lease at The Summit in Bellevue, keeping its headquarters on the Eastside and signaling confidence in the local office market.

A tiny Columbia City restaurant just received a New York Times review and two stars, thrusting chef Evan Leichtling and his 12-seat kitchen into the national spotlight.

Tacoma has paused hiring and promotions across general government roles through the end of 2026 as leaders work to reshape the next biennial budget.

Sound Transit has suspended Tacoma's T Line after crews found a broken rail downtown. Free shuttle buses are running between Tacoma Dome and St. Joseph stations while repairs continue.

Seattle’s Japanese Garden will close for five weeks this summer for a $2.8M Ishigaki wall rebuild and accessible pathways. A 15th‑generation master stonemason will lead the stonework with American artisans.

A Bellevue massage therapist has been charged with attempted second-degree rape tied to a Sept. 30 session. The state suspended his license and prosecutors sought $150,000 bail.

Cuts and larger class sizes are spreading through rural Washington after timber‑sale dollars fell and state land decisions delayed expected receipts. Districts want a backstop from Olympia.

A Richland fitness trainer survived a crocodile mauling off Cozumel after lifeguards and quick surgery saved his arm. Doctors say he can likely regain most function.

Seattle Fire says its Health One outreach teams will now operate seven days a week, expanding mobile care and case management beyond weekdays. Officials point to growing demand for non‑emergency medical and behavioral‑health support.