Video projection-mapping competitions have been huge in Europe for over a decade, but the U.S. has been lagging behind — until now. Borealis, a Festival of Light takes place Oct. 11-14.

Sound Transit waited almost two weeks to issue a rider alert and news release after The Seattle Times inquired about the slowdowns. The damage showed up in a 1,200-foot area, where the Link light-rail corridor crosses over I-5.

A woman who publicly accused the Republican state senator of raping her in Washington D.C. in 2007 has said she won't pursue a criminal or civil investigation, but would cooperate with one. That has left Washington state officials struggling with what they call an "unprecedented" situation. Updated 2:26 pm