Emails show WA's ‘millionaires tax’ aims to overturn historic ruling

Internal records obtained by The Center Square claim Washington state lawmakers and the Attorney General coordinated to craft a "millionaire’s tax" specifically designed to provoke a legal challenge.

Sea lions pack Seattle docks, signaling shift in Puget Sound ecosystem

They're here, and they're loud. Sea lions are flooding the docks of Ballard right now, a sign of a broader shift in the Puget Sound's ecosystem.

Can Lime enforce its rules? Safety questions linger after Seattle crash

A day after two people were critically hurt in a crash on Aurora Avenue while riding a Lime bike, questions are raising about how Lime can enforce their safety rules.

Sound Transit to keep light rail prices steady during World Cup in Seattle

While soccer fans in parts of the country face staggering transportation price hikes during the World Cup, local transit officials announced that fares for Seattle’s matches will remain at standard rates.

Starbucks announces its corporate office expansion in Nashville, TN

Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks is investing $100 million to establish a new support office in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of a long-term growth strategy that includes creating 2,000 regional jobs over the next five years.

Deadly crash sparks fire at transit station in Mountlake Terrace, WA

The crash occurred at approximately 4 a.m. at the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center, located at 6001 236th St. SW. State patrol troopers said a single vehicle struck the station and burst into flames. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the car, died at the scene.

Gas-powered tools trigger hazmat response near Pike Place Market

A reported gas leak in a building near Pike Place Market turned out to be a buildup of carbon monoxide caused by gas-powered tools.

Iranian extradited to US to face 2014 smuggling indictment over export of military sonar gear

An Iranian citizen who was indicted more than a decade ago on charges that he shipped military sonar equipment from the U.S. to Iran in violation of American trade sanctions has been extradited to Seattle.

Washington wolf population hits record high in 2025

Washington's gray wolf population surged more than 17% last year, reaching the highest numbers recorded since the species began its recovery in the state.