Governor Jay Inslee of Washington proposes a 1% wealth tax to address a $12 billion budget deficit, alongside budget cuts including closing a women's correctional center.

Seattle faces wind and flood advisories, including potential urban and small stream flooding, with warnings for commuters and residents to exercise caution.

The HEAL Team in Tacoma is making progress in addressing homelessness, with improved outreach completion rates and less reliance on police for encampments, thanks to their data-driven approach and communication via the 311 service.

The Seattle Youth Employment Program offers skills and employment support to low-income youth aged 16-24 through its year-round Learn and Earn program.

A boy was seriously injured in a stabbing at Lions Park in Everett, and is now hospitalized after surgery. Police are investigating and searching for the suspect using K-9 units and drones. No arrests have been made.

The article reports the arrest of Jeffery Lynn Dugger for abandoning six puppies in a sealed box in Springfield, Oregon, following a tip from a local.

Redmond's Shop Small Passport Program encourages holiday shoppers to patronize local businesses until December 31 to support the community's economic health and character.

Millions participated in Wreaths Across America Day, laying wreaths on veterans' graves to honor their service, including at Seattle's Lakeview Cemetery and Pasco's City View Cemetery.

A seven-car crash on State Route 520 near Montlake Boulevard in Seattle caused delays and resulted in five hospitalizations; a medical emergency was cited as the cause.

Bellevue is planning to remove a culvert under Lake Hills Connector Blvd to improve fish passage and reduce local flooding, seeking public input on the project.

Ryan Mello announced his leadership Cabinet for Pierce County, comprising both seasoned officials and new appointees, preparing for transitions in county management.

Seattle police are investigating a shooting in Lake City that resulted in two injuries and one man fleeing. The motive may be self-defense. The identities of those involved have not been disclosed.

Bellevue City Council approves the acquisition of a 12.2-acre property to protect local ecosystems and enhance the "city in a park" with more green space.