Mystery Orcas Captivate Seattle Area
Rare transient orca pod spotted navigating industrial waterways, raising questions about changing marine ecosystems.
Seattle Mariners Call Up Heritage Grad Cole Wilcox
Acrow Supplies Permanent Bridge to Reconnect Foothills Trail in Washington
Business
Top-Notch Windows Rebrands to Reflect Expanded Services in Tacoma
The window company formerly known as TN Glass Install now offers a full range of window, glass, and door installation solutions.

Century-Old Seattle Lighting Store Closes, Homeless Shelter Planned in Crime-Plagued Area
After 109 years in business, Seattle Lighting permanently shuttered its Pioneer Square flagship location in February 2026.
Sea-Tac Airport Ramp Agent Secures Multimillion-Dollar Settlement After Injury
Bishop Legal attorney Raymond Bishop resolves lawsuit over catastrophic workplace incident at Seattle airport.
Crime
Woman Steals Car with Pet Kitten, Worries About Its Safety During Arrest
Couple charged with theft, resisting arrest after high-speed chase in Tacoma

Chávez allegations prompt calls for Church to hold prominent Catholics accountable
Abuse survivors say revelations about civil rights leader's misconduct require transparent reckoning
Parents Charged in Death of 7-Week-Old Son
Couple faces second-degree murder charges after infant dies from abusive head trauma
Sports
Mariners Opt to Keep Top Prospect Colt Emerson in Minors for Start of Season
Club prioritizes development over immediate MLB debut despite fan pressure

Mariners Send Top Prospect Colt Emerson to Minor League Camp
The 20-year-old infielder will get more seasoning in the minors after a solid spring training performance.
Mariners Reassign Top Prospect Colt Emerson to Minor Leagues
The 20-year-old infielder will start the season at Triple-A Tacoma
Politics
Democrats Block Funding for Global War on Terror Memorial on Washington Capitol Campus
Proposal to honor local service members who died in post-9/11 conflicts stalls amid tensions over Israel-Palestine conflict

Histories of Native American Treaties and Anti-Chinese Violence Win Bancroft Prize
The prestigious award honors works examining financial aspects of U.S. treaties with tribes and legal discrimination against Chinese immigrants.
Federal judge denies press pass restraining order for Washington media figures
Lawmakers deemed the plaintiffs as political participants, not neutral observers, and denied them floor access
Finance
North Reef Capital Invests $2.57M in Columbia Banking System
The hedge fund purchased 100,000 shares of the financial services provider's stock.

Lighthouse Investment Partners Boosts Stake in Columbia Banking System
Institutional investor increases holdings in regional bank by over 250%
Columbia Banking System Sees Increased Holdings from HoldCo Asset Management
Asset management firm boosts stake in regional bank by over 27%