Widespread rain helpful before hottest days of 2026 so far
Rainfall across Washington state was widespread and particularly heavy in spots late Monday through Tuesday.
High winds spark major Kent power outage affecting 7,200 residents
High winds caused a major power outage in Kent on Tuesday afternoon, leaving nearly 7,200 residents without power. At approximately 12:06 p.m., the outage was first reported, with six separate outages in the Kent area totaling 7,205 impacted Puget Sound Energy (PSE) customers, according to the PSE outage map. PSE...
Body found in Kent woods sparks investigation; homicide possible
An adult male body was found in a wooded area in Kent on Monday, and detectives have not completely ruled out a homicide.
Seattle Landlords Must Pay $5,552 When Tenants Are Displaced by Demolition or Rehab
Seattle just updated the required relocation payment landlords must provide to low-income tenants displaced by demolition, major rehabilitation, or change of use. The new amount — $5,552 — took effect May 15 and applies to any Tenant Relocation License application filed on or after that date. If you own rental property
Seattle Mayor Chuckles at Fears of Millionaire Exodus
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is dismissing concerns that Washington state's new tax on high earners will drive wealthy residents and businesses elsewhere, the New York Post reports. During an interview with FOX 13 Seattle co-anchor Hana Kim, Wilson laughed off warnings of a millionaire exodus even as a new survey...
Seattle Logistics Titan Shocks Tech Staff, Cuts 230 Jobs Overnight
Expeditors International abruptly eliminated roughly 230 technology roles across the Seattle region on Monday, a sharp turn for a company that has long prided itself on stability and avoiding layoffs. The cuts hit software engineers, quality assurance testers, project managers, business analysts and other tech staff in
Zillow Co-Founder Bails On Seattle, Bets The House On Las Vegas
Seattle just lost one of its highest-profile tech heavyweights. Rich Barton, the billionaire co‑founder of Zillow, wrote on X on June 5 that he is “officially a Las Vegas resident,” explaining that his kids are launched, the empty nest is real, and he and his wife are ready to start “this next chapter.” His brief post,
Recent fatalities highlight a troubling trend in drug overdose cases across King County
The King County Medical Examiner reports 24 drug-related deaths since May, mostly due to fentanyl, spotlighting a rising substance abuse issue across Seattle and nearby areas.
Seattle mayor misses World Cup shelter bed target as she admits Starbucks slip
Katie Wilson, the mayor of Seattle, shared that her team wasn't able to complete their goal of installing 500 shelter beds before the FIFA World Cup.
Washington lawmaker accused of ethics violations cites troubled past at public hearing
Rep. Tarra Simmons (D-Bremerton) is facing ethics charges. The accusations culminated in a rare two-day public hearing before the state’s Legislative Ethics Board this week.
