The Seattle City Council has approved bonuses for police recruits and is exploring advanced crime-prevention technologies to address a police staffing crisis and enhance public safety.

Seattle and King County approved an agreement to streamline the governance of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority to improve homelessness efforts.

A high-speed chase ensued and ended with an overturned car and multiple arrests in King County after reports of a shooting on State Route 410 in Greenwater.

The Seattle Kraken enters the NHL season with new high-profile additions and a head coach, offering several broadcasting options for fans to watch games, including national networks and local broadcasts for regional fans.

The initiation of Seattle's RapidRide J Line marks a notable step in public transportation development, connecting neighborhoods with improved bus service.

The Bellevue Police and BEST are hosting a free seminar to train the hospitality industry on preventing human trafficking, focusing on recognition and reporting practices.

The National Weather Service forecasts a break from rain in Seattle, with possible sunshine and mild temperatures, followed by a chance of showers over the following days and clearer skies by Thursday.

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders was hit by a suspected DUI driver and sustained "normal car crash injuries"; the suspect fled but was later arrested.

Seattle opens Overlook Walk, an elevated park linking the waterfront to downtown and Pike Place Market, as part of a $806 million waterfront revitalization project. Mayor Harrell inaugurates the space celebrating connectivity and community.

K'Shawn K. Jimerson is charged with murdering a 65-year-old man in Renton; he awaits a court decision on a $2 million bail after being found with a bloody knife.

The SR 99 tunnel in Seattle will undergo its first inspection, leading to two weekends of closure in October, plus concurrent closures of the Ballard Bridge and parts of I-5.

Seattle residents can expect mild weather today before rain arrives tomorrow, with a 30% chance of precipitation and increasing clouds tonight. Rain is certain on Friday, easing into a partly sunny weekend before a wet pattern resumes next week.

Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore was reinstated after a brief leave for improper use of a city asset; he received verbal counseling but no intent to mislead was found.