The City of Kirkland hosted 22 international companies as part of the SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff, highlighting its potential for business investment and economic development.

A man was injured in a South Seattle shooting following a disturbance; he is in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while the suspect remains at large. Police are investigating the incident.

Puget Sound grocery workers authorize a strike, but Fred Meyer and QFC stores remain open amid allegations of unfair labor practices. Negotiations are ongoing.

Chef Renee Erickson's restaurant group announces the closure of several establishments, with Bateau and Boat Bar pausing operations and two General Porpoise locations closing permanently.

Washington's Department of Ecology is proposing tighter regulations on PFAS in consumer goods, requiring manufacturers to consider safer alternatives and report on products with PFAS by 2027. The public comment period is open until July 21, 2025.

Tacoma offers an Equity in Contracting class on business taxes led by CPA Tai Moultrie, with follow-up support. Limited to 25 spots, the session aims to empower minority and disadvantaged business owners with financial management skills.

Tacoma hosts a free "Access to Capital" event on June 23 to help small businesses with financial support, featuring a panel discussion and a Q&A session. Registration is required.

Former attorney Colby Parks pleads guilty to wire fraud for stealing over $530,000 from a disabled client's trust.

Ex-Seattle SuperSonics player Shawn Kemp pleads guilty to second-degree assault charges, avoiding a trial for a 2023 shooting incident at Tacoma Mall.

Driver survives after a guardrail impaled their car on a freeway in Everett, Washington. Emergency services responded and the driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The Navigating Success Small Business Forum returns to Shoreline City Hall, offering networking, workshops, and expert insights for entrepreneurs and local businesses on May 22.

An arrest attempt involving the Renton Police and Valley SWAT resulted in two people being shot; details of the gunfire are unclear. The suspect, linked to a prior shooting, is now in custody.

A legal AR-15 owner was robbed by juveniles during a gun sale in Tacoma; deputies, aided by witnesses and a K9 unit, apprehended the suspects and recovered the stolen firearm.