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Being a parent is nonstop hard work, making it challenging to stay on top of news that impacts families in Washington state. This Hits Home is your weekly hit of news, commentary, and, occasionally, opinion. Want to have a say? Look for the ‘Take action’ prompts. Here’s the update for the week of March 16-22.

One person died after a car crashed into the Duwamish River in Tukwila late Saturday night. Rescue crews recovered the driver from the vehicle, and Washington State Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash.

Five people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on northbound I-5 just north of S. 188th Street, exit 152, early Monday morning. All northbound lanes were closed just after 1 a.m., reopening at approximately 5:30 a.m. Traffic was backed up by as much as three miles during the closure. One...

At 6 p.m. on a recent chilly Tuesday, Jim Sullivan’s thermostat in his Maple Valley home automatically turned down to 60 degrees — not because he set it, but because his utility adjusted it down 4 degrees during a “rush hour” event of high energy demand.

SEATTLE — Federal agents in Washington state arrested 87 people and pulled 54 kilograms of fentanyl, 151 kilograms of methamphetamine, 16 kilograms of cocaine and 114 firearms off the streets during a 30-day blitz that removed more than 27 million potentially deadly doses of fentanyl from Washington state...

King County’s delivery and driving scene is buzzing this month — from flexible gig work to steady full‑time routes with benefits. Here are several solid options if you like being on the move.

SEATTLE — If you think you're ready for National Puppy Day on Monday, March 23, you have not yet watched the live puppy cam via Canine Companions. The 2026 Canine Companions Puppy Cam will begin streaming at 6 a.m. on March 23. It will run live feeds from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (local time for Seattle) through March 27.

Join writers Kandy Blackwell and Emily Young for When the Body Betrays: Writing on Illness on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 2:30–5:30 PM in Redmond. This workshop invites adults who have experienced illness—personally or as caregivers or health professionals—to explore their stories through poetry and prose....

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) will pick up large or hard-to-recycle items right from your home. Each household gets one free Special Item Pickup per year (two free pickups for batteries or small-item boxes starting April 1, 2026). After that, pickups cost between $5 and $38, depending on the item.

While Husky Deli in the West Seattle Junction has long been a local legend for its incredible variety of ice cream, it has also been a staple for sandwich lovers for more than 35 years. Recently, a new star was born in the deli's kitchen: the Westside Seattle Wonder Sandwich, a custom-branded creation crafted by Jack...