Eviction levels hit an all-time high in Washington state
Washington state and King County recorded more evictions in 2025 than ever before — a sign that the affordability crisis is deepening. The number of eviction cases filed in Washington courts rose to 23,965 in 2025, a 3% increase from 2024. The increase was significantly greater in the Seattle area.
Former UW anesthesiology resident stole patients’ pain meds, used them while on duty
SEATTLE — A former anesthesiology resident who worked at Seattle Children’s Hospital, Harborview, and other UW Medicine hospitals was sentenced Monday for stealing and using powerful narcotic pain medications while treating patients. Andrew Voegel-Podadera, 36, of Seattle, admitted he diverted fentanyl,...
The Under-the-Radar Seattle Spot Known for Incredible Seafood
If you love seafood with a side of waterfront views, this is your place. Elliott’s Oyster House quietly delivers some of Seattle’s most memorable bites, from briny oysters to perfectly seared salmon. The vibe is polished yet welcoming, and the team guides you through the menu like trusted...
Man’s death under investigation as a homicide, Tacoma police say
A man was found dead Sunday morning, and now his death is being investigated as a homicide, the Tacoma Police Department announced. The man suffered a gunshot wound, Officer Shelbie Boyd said in an update Sunday afternoon. The man’s age wasn’t immediately known, she said. About 9:40 a.m., police were dispatched to...
Hundreds of Tacoma high school students walk out to protest ICE
TACOMA, Wash. — More than 100 Stadium High School students walked off campus Sunday afternoon to protest, one of several student demonstrations held across western Washington. “Now what’s spreading is spreading to the youth, and I think that’s one of the most important things because we’re like the new...
Washington Officer Tracks An Injured Dog Into A Concrete Pipe Near Traffic
During a routine patrol through Pierce County, Washington, a sheriff’s deputy suddenly found himself in the middle of a heartbreaking scene. A small white stray tried to make it across the roadway but was hit by a passing vehicle. Hurt and overwhelmed with fear, the dog fled the area, running on instinct and...
Uwajimaya announces return to Tacoma
The store’s return highlights Tacoma’s historic Japanese American community. Uwajimaya will return to Tacoma in 2027, bringing the longtime Pacific Northwest Asian grocery chain back to the city where it was founded nearly a century ago. It will replace the former Hobby Lobby at Tacoma Central near Interstate 5 and...
Details emerge of Amazon layoffs in Pierce County, state as company files notice
Amazon’s latest layoff notice filed with the state of Washington offers a breakdown of how many jobs in Pierce County are affected. According to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed Jan. 29, 13 employees in Sumner and one employee in DuPont at Amazon facilities in those cities are set to see their...
Seattle’s tech shakeout is triggering fresh panic over the local economy
Seattle’s long tech boom is suddenly looking fragile, and the anxiety is no longer confined to software engineers refreshing their inboxes. A cascade of layoffs, stalled hiring and shifting tax and real estate dynamics is forcing the region to confront how dependent its broader prosperity has become on a single...
FOLLOWUP: New owner for site of shuttered South Delridge Walgreens
11:02 AM: One month before the South Delridge Walgreens (9456 16th SW) announced its impending closure late last summer, we had reported it was on the market. Now, it’s been sold. The sale, first reported by the Daily Journal of Commerce, was for $2.4 million – a third below the $3.75 million asking price in our...
