BECU Will Open New Branch In South King County

The new financial center will the farthest south after the Tukwila location.

Cheaper Wash. Cities See Biggest Rent Increases: Study

Cities considered cheap like Tacoma and Everett have seen some of the biggest rent increases, according to new research.

Washington's Millionaires: Where We Rank With The Rest Of The US

Nationally, there were 534,000 more millionaires in 2018 than in the year prior. Here’s how many there are in Washington.

Snow, UFO Clouds, Norovirus Outbreak: Puget Sound Week In Review

Catch up on the biggest Puget Sound stories from Jan 27. to Feb. 1 with Patch's weekly news roundup.

Washington Is Growing Really Fast: Report

Researchers at 24/7 Wall St. came out with a new report naming the fastest growing — and shrinking — states. Washington made the list.

Puget Sound Week In Review: Measles, SR 509 Shootings, MLK Day

Catch up on the biggest Puget Sound stories from Jan. 13 to Jan. 18 with Patch's weekly news roundup.

Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse: How To See It In Puget Sound

Even wolves living in Washington are interested in the Jan. 20 - 21 combo of moon types.

River Of Elk Stream Across Eastern Washington Road: Video

A Puget Sound Energy utility worker caught hundreds of elk crossing a road near Ellensburg recently.

Puget Sound Weekly Review: Futuristic QFC, #ViaDoom, Orca Calf

Catch up on the biggest Puget Sound stories from Jan. 6 to Jan. 11 with Patch's weekly news roundup.

Newborn Orca Calf Seen Near Admiralty Inlet

The calf was spotted by Center for Whale Research scientists and appears to be in good health.

Here’s The Best Place To Retire In Washington

More and more people are retiring as Baby Boomers age out of the workforce. Here’s where retirees are heading in Washington.

Port Considers Loans For Sea-Tac Workers During Federal Shutdown

Approximately 2,000 federal employees at Port of Seattle facilities will go without a paycheck on Friday if the federal shutdown continues.

Puget Sound Week In Review: SPD Shooting, Foot Found, Pot Pardons

Catch up on the biggest Puget Sound news from Dec. 30 to Jan. 4 with Patch's weekly news roundup.

Puget Sound Week In Review: Pandas Escape, Arsons, Junkyard Suit

Catch up on the biggest Puget Sound news from Dec. 22-28 with Patch's weekly news roundup.

Puget Sound Rains Uncover Native American Skeletal Remains

The remains were found on Whidbey Island this week. The state Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation is investigating.

The 11 Most Discussed Puget Sound News Stories Of 2018

A girl crawling on a school roof, immigration arrests, and a death on an Indian island. These stories and more had people talking in 2018.

Puget Sound Week In Review: Tornado, Bicyclist Death, Zoo Lawsuit

Catch up on all the news that happened this week across Puget Sound with Patch's weekly news roundup.

State Approves Razor Clam Dig Starting Thursday

Razor clams are now safe to eat, according to marine toxin tests. A limited dig starts Thursday along the Pacific Coast.

Washington's Top Stories On Patch This Week

In case you missed any of the biggest, most read stories shared on Patch this week, we got you covered right here.

Cinder, Bear Cub Burned In Wildfire, Found Dead

Cinder was found badly burned near Methow during the 2014 Carlton Complex Fire in Eastern Washington.

Rare Weasels Released In North Cascades National Park

The fisher cat was hunted out of existence in Washington. State wildlife biologists have been reintroducing them.

Senate Approves Boost For PNW Earthquake Warning System

A bill that will keep funding the ShakeAlert system passed the Senate this week. Now the measure goes to Trump's desk.

Second Washington Soldier Dies In Afghanistan

Army Sgt. 1st Class Eric Michael Emond and two other soldiers died in an explosion on Nov. 27.

Olympic Peninsula Hit By Strong Earthquake: PNSN

The quake hit around 3 a.m. Monday and was felt as far away as Seattle and Gig Harbor.

Here’s How Washington Ranks Among Best Places To Live

24/7 Wall St. ranked every state based on three socioeconomic factors. Here’s what they found for Washington.

Visit A Park Haunted By Ghosts Of Puget Sound's Past

Serial killers, Japanese internees, BMX racers, and many others have visited this patch of public land north of Sea-Tac Airport.

When Daylight Saving Time 2018 Ends In Puget Sound

Sunrise and sunset will come earlier in Puget Sound. With the time change comes some increased risks.

Wash. Man Fishing For 3,500 Minutes To Help Homeless Kids

Ryan Rowe will fish one minute for every homeless child in Spokane County. You can watch his 58-hour marathon live.

6 Earthquakes Hit Off Vancouver Coast, One A 6.8

Three of the quakes were relatively large, a reminder that strong quakes are always possible in the Pacific Northwest.

$1 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot: See The Winning Numbers

Two Washington residents have won $4 million playing Mega Millions in 2018. Check if you hit Friday's $1 billion jackpot.

Statewide 'ShakeOut' Earthquake Drill Happens This Morning

An earthquake will hit Washington at 10:18 a.m. Are you prepared?

Seattle U Student Falls 90 Feet Off Mt. Stuart: Fundraiser

Jon Watari was descending when his sling snapped, sending him plunging to the bottom of the cliff.

Woman Calls 911 On Whales In Puget Sound

A humpback whale came extremely close to a family out on Puget Sound. One person in the boat called 911.

Rat Infestation At McDonald's In Pierce County: Health Officials

The McDonald's closed on Sunday and is undergoing a thorough cleaning, according to health officials.

KOMO Meteorologist Steve Pool On Leave For Cancer Treatment

Pool will take a break from broadcasting beginning Thursday for medical treatment.

WA Mountain Goats Translocation To Begin For Population Growth

Officials said they'll transport the animals from Olympic National Park to the northern Cascade Mountains.

Oso Memorial Fundraiser Planned For Friday Night

The dinner and auction are taking place Frida evening at the Rhodes River Ranch in Arlington.Millions are still needed for the memorial.

Orca J50 Losing Weight, Lagging Behind Pod

Recent sightings of juvenile orca J50 show her swimming behind her pod, and researchers are concerned.

WA Driver License Offices Will Close For 4 Days

Most online and in-person Department of Licensing services will be unavailable until after Labor Day.

Orca J35 No Longer Carrying Dead Calf

After 17 days in mourning, orca J35 has let go the body of her dead calf. Researchers likely will not be able to find out why the calf died.