Washington

Seattle Public Schools issues travel advisory for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches and graduation ceremonies starting June 15.

Over 100 Seattle firefighters battled a massive three-alarm blaze in an industrial building near the Ship Canal, triggering local smoke alerts.

Eastern Washington and Washington State will meet at Numerica Veterans Arena on December 22, 2026, for the second year of the 509 Classic rivalry.

Firefighters responded to a heavy house fire on 16th SW near South Seattle College, briefly closing traffic before containing the flames.

The Bellevue City Council approved a multiyear sign code rewrite to ensure legal compliance and simplify business regulations effective Feb 1, 2027.

Superintendent Shuldiner recommends Woodland Park for Lincoln High School’s new athletic field, aiming to end years of student transit to Ingraham HS.

Seattle Torrent re-sign forward Julia Gosling through 2028, making the 20-point scorer their first protected player for the 2026-27 PWHL season.

Bellevue University debuts a fully online MS in AI to address workforce demand, focusing on hands-on technical skills and applied business solutions.

Seattle City Council unanimously bans new mega data centers to study impacts on electrical grids, water usage, and resident utility rates.

Bellevue officials implement transit-first policies and parking enforcement to manage thousands of visitors for 2026 World Cup soccer matches.

Authorities in Seattle announce $100,000 fines and felony charges for illegal drone flights as part of a multi-million dollar World Cup security plan.

Bellevue Downtown Park to host the Eastside’s largest July 4th event with fireworks, live music, and light rail service for the national semiquincentennial.

Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle delivers a two-run single in the ninth to stun the AL West-leading Seattle Mariners 5-4 at Comerica Park.

Two teenagers face criminal charges after scaling the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, triggering a two-hour traffic shutdown and high-altitude police chase.

Seattle officials and students respond to the tragic shooting of Amarr Murphy-Paine as new Washington state laws address e-bike and safety issues.

Local developer Romax 5 Mile LLC acquires the 163,000-square-foot 14-acre retail center anchored by Rosauers for a record $32 million.

Seattle drivers face a major I-5 northbound closure between I-90 and Northeast 45th Street starting Friday night for Ship Canal Bridge work.

The Alliance for Education awarded 11 Seattle Public Schools staff members with grants for advancing educational justice and science instruction.

Seattle Children’s Hospital organized its first-ever Patient Prom, providing 35 teenagers facing chronic illnesses a night of celebration and community.

The Los Angeles Rams acquired Myles Garrett, forcing Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury to adapt the reigning champions' scheme.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson seeks to double transit sales tax to 0.3% to fund 280,000 annual bus trips and expand low-income ORCA fare cards.

City of Spokane announces mandatory summer watering rules to protect the Spokane River, limiting lawn irrigation to four days weekly through October 1.

Seattle Mariners leadership defends the controversial Bryce Miller and Luis Castillo pitching tandem after an 8-3 run and dominant statistical results.

Seattle Public Schools announces the 2025-26 retirement class, celebrating 124 staff members and nearly three millennia of collective educational service.