Snohomish County Celebrates First Graduates of Child Care Program Amid Expansion to Address Provider Shortage
The Youth Early Childhood Education Career Pathways program in Snohomish County marks its first cohort's graduation and plans to expand to more districts, addressing the child care provider shortage.
Seattle Secures $3.2 Million for Clean Energy Transition, Boosting Efforts to Curb Climate Change
Seattle receives a $3.2 million grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to support the city's transition from fossil fuels to clean, energy-efficient appliances, in line with its climate change and air quality improvement initiatives.
Seattle Braces for Flooding as Second Atmospheric River Hits, Wind Advisory Issued for Northwest Washington
Seattle is under a Flood Watch due to an atmospheric river; the National Weather Service warns of possible urban flooding and fallen debris. A Wind Advisory is also in place, with risks of downed limbs and power outages.
Washington State Grapples with Fires Triggered by Improper Cigarette Disposal, FEMA Stresses Preventative Measures
FEMA's report shows 7,800 fires in 2021 were caused by improperly disposed cigarettes. The State Fire Marshal advises using fire-safe cigarettes and careful disposal to prevent such fires.
"COMPLEXITY" Exhibition Showcases DogTown Collection Graffiti Art at Seattle's King Street Station
Seattle's Arts at King Street Station hosts "COMPLEXITY," an immersive graffiti exhibit featuring the DogTown Collection. Curated by Sire One and Baby-G Carswell, the event celebrates graffiti culture with live painting, a DJ, and historical pieces.
Historic Wilburton Trestle Set to Join Eastrail Network in Bellevue with Funding from Amazon and Kaiser Permanente
The Wilburton Trestle in King County will be converted into a trail bridge as part of the 42-mile Eastrail network, with funding from public and private sources, including Amazon. It is expected to complete by fall 2026.












