Seattle Now Monday Evening Headlines
Mar 16, 2026
A roundup of breaking local news from a military death linked to the Middle East conflict to state leaders signing new laws. Coverage of moves that could bring the NBA back to the city and changes to auto dealership rules. Reports on weather and snowpack, fishery management rollbacks, college sports seeding, a new anti-litter marmot mascot, and a beloved bagel shop suddenly closing.
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Washington Captain Killed In Iraq Crash
- Captain Ariana G. Savino, 31, from Covington trained at Central Washington University and died when a refueling plane crashed in Iraq.
- Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray expressed condolences and an investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Ferguson Signs Multiple Post-Session Bills
- Governor Bob Ferguson signed multiple bills including easier distribution of abortion medication and a wage recovery fund.
- The Immigrant Worker Protection Act will require employers to notify workers within five business days about federal requests for eligibility documents.
Washington Closing Tesla Sales Loophole
- A bill closing a 2014 Tesla loophole will let Rivian and Lucid sell directly in Washington starting in about three months.
- Previously you could visit a Rivian showroom in Seattle but not complete a purchase or financing there.