New data shows Seattle tech workers see massive layoffs
New state data is showing just how deeply layoffs have hit the Seattle-area technology sector in 2026, with thousands of workers losing jobs and highly experienced professionals often finding that the path back into the industry is taking far longer than it once did.
It’s a bird, It’s a plane, no. It’s a Walmart delivery drone
Walmart customers in Seattle and Denver can now order small items through the app and watch them arrive by drone, part of the company's growing aerial delivery network.
Washington man runs through Gate 12 at John Wayne Airport. Then he allegedly goes...
Image by Soly Moses on Pexels.Operations at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, faced a brief disruption after a passenger entered the airfield and took control of ground vehicles, according to The New York Times. Authorities identified the individual as Skyler Jay Barr, 26, from Everett, Washington. He had a ticket on Delta Air Lines for a flight to Seattle.Barr reached the restricted area by going through an emergency door at Gate 12 in Terminal B, which triggered an alarm around 5:30
Man Accused of Trying to Sell Stolen Excavator on Facebook Marketplace, Across the Street...
An excavator disappeared from a construction site in Pierce County, Washington. Six days later, its owner reportedly found it somewhere considerably more public: Facebook Marketplace. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said the machine was reported stolen Sept. 19 from a construction site off Mountain Highway East. On Sept. 25, the owner found what appeared to...
Woman says Tacoma Dome is charging her the equivalent of a fee for being...
A Woodinville woman – who bought tickets for a show at the Tacoma Dome, next month – says the venue is charging her what amounts to a fee for being disabled.
It’s a bird, It’s a plane, no. It’s a Walmart delivery drone
Walmart customers in Seattle and Denver can now order small items through the app and watch them arrive by drone, part of the company's growing aerial delivery network.
Man Crawls Through Vancouver Mall Ceiling, Drops Onto a Store Mattress Before Arrest
A man accused of crawling through the ceiling of a department store at Vancouver Mall spent more than an hour above officers before an attempted escape ended on a mattress placed beneath him. Employees called police after spotting the man moving through the ceiling Wednesday, Sept. 30, according to the Vancouver Police Department. Police said...
Sales tax bump approved by King County Council, voters will not weigh in
SEATTLE — On January 1, a sales tax bump will take effect across King County. King County Council approved the small sales tax bump, with 6-3 vote, to help increase the number of emergency shelter options for homeless children and families. "We have an opportunity to make a significant...
This tiny WA town usually transforms for Halloween. Festivities canceled in 2026
Getting in the Halloween spirit takes more than an individual effort. Dressing up in costumes or taking part in spooky transformations is less fun when nobody else participates. Wouldn’t it be better if everyone took part? Not just all your friends, but everyone around you — even the town. Luckily, there’s a small town in Western Washington that transforms for Halloween every year. Here’s what to know: Where is Bucoda, Washington? Located just 20 minutes from Olympia is the Thurston County commu
Puyallup’s $2.5 million ‘welcome’ arches might get pricier. Mayor has concerns
An almost $2.5 million project to construct two gateway arches in downtown Puyallup may cost more than initially anticipated. During the Oct. 6 city council meeting, Mayor Ned Witting moved an item out of the consent agenda concerning the Gateway Arches Project. Witting said in the meeting that he did that so there would be further discussion on the item, which was to authorize a contract amendment with the project consultant for additional design services. The consent agenda is a list of routin
