Autonomous weapons firm Anduril betting big on Seattle office, shipyard
Defense contractor Anduril Industries is expanding in Seattle, with hiring plans to fill out what it calls its connected warfare headquarters. After installing a small office in Seattle about six years ago, the Costa Mesa, Calif.-based company has expanded into Bellevue and Seattle's ship canal, pumping millions of dol
Local Costco gas station to close this summer
As gas prices in western Washington hover near $6 a gallon, one local Costco gas station is closing for over a month this summer. The Costco gas station in Tacoma will be closed from July 6 to August 14, according to The Tacoma News Tribune, citing a sign posted at the pump.
Gunfire Erupts On S. Main St. As 22-Year-Old Woman Shot In Moving Car
A drive through Seattle’s Chinatown-International District turned violent on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, when a 22-year-old woman was shot while riding in a car off S. Main St., triggering a quick police response and an active investigation. According to KING 5, the woman was hit while inside a vehicle...
‘We look like fools’: Gee and Ursula rip mayor as council member says she’s...
The highly anticipated FIFA World Cup is less than two weeks away from touching down in Seattle, but the city’s mayor, Katie Wilson, is still split on whether the CCTV cameras should be turned on. Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle implored Wilson to turn them on, claiming she isn’t...
New Raising Cane’s restaurant opening in Lynnwood, WA
LYNNWOOD, Wash. - Another Raising Cane's is coming to western Washington, this time in Snohomish County. The chicken finger chain's newest restaurant in Washington will open in Lynnwood on Tuesday, June 23. It's located at 1232 164th Street SW, near Martha Lake. It's the fourth Raising Cane's in the state, and first in
Witnesses pull man from Lake Sammamish, perform CPR
SAMMAMISH, Wash. — A man in his 30s is in life-threatening condition after he was pulled from Lake Sammamish on Tuesday afternoon, according to Eastside Fire and Rescue. The man was first seen in an inflatable lounge chair with a life vest on. Witnesses said he was then seen swimming to shore, then saw him face down in
From Nirvana and Soundgarden to a Rolling Pin Boulder; Seattle Gym Opens in Storied...
Specs: Castle Climbing Club, an adult-focused bouldering gym founded by “a crew of adventure-loving friends,” General Manager Harrison Neel said, opened on January 1st, 2026, in West Seattle. According to Neel, the original vision for Castle extended beyond climbing and centered around creating a “third space for the c
15 cars, 2 buildings destroyed in 2-alarm fire at Redmond landscaping business
REDMOND, Wash. — Crews are at the scene of a large two-alarm fire that destroyed two buildings and more than a dozen cars at a landscaping business in the Ames Lake area of Redmond Wednesday morning. Eastside Fire & Rescue said the business is in the 27900 block of...
10 Famous Singers from Washington
Washington State has long been a fertile ground for extraordinary musical talent, producing singers whose voices have helped shape the sound of rock, grunge, pop, jazz, folk, and contemporary music. From the vibrant cultural energy of Seattle to the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest, Washington has inspired artist
Crews battle major business fire in King County, WA; SR-202 closed near Redmond
KING COUNTY, Wash. - Crews are working to put out a major fire at a commercial business in the Sammamish area Wednesday. Large business fire at Rich Landscape Inc. near Sammamish. What we know:. Eastside Fire and Rescue made the initial announcement on social media at about 3:27 a.m., saying...
