Advocates, bureaucrats and biologists said the win is due to teamwork — and regional political power.

Cities across the state have seen a spike of vendors selling street food without a permit. Officials say these operations pose a public health risk but have struggled to contain them.

Like many cities around Puget Sound, Tacoma faces issues such as housing and a sluggish downtown recovery. Mayor Anders Ibsen told KNKX how he plans to address them.

The Seattle Seahawks paraded through the city’s downtown on Wednesday after their Super Bowl win against the New England Patriots. The team was met with the excitement and emotion of fans from near and far.