ARTS at King Street Station in Seattle is currently seeking proposals from creatives for various exhibitions and events for 2025, offering a space for diverse artistic expressions.

Police in Seattle arrested a 55-year-old man after a five-hour standoff in Pioneer Square; he was armed with a gun and a knife but surrendered without incident.

Two events on Memorial Day at Capitol Campus will honor veterans with a ceremony at 10 a.m. and a motorcycle run at noon, impacting traffic and parking.

Tacoma stores are using loud classical music to deter crime, which has sparked neighborhood backlash due to noise concerns and debates over the approach's impact on the homeless.

One person died in a house fire in Machias, with the home fully ablaze when Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue arrived. The victim was found in a bedroom after the fire was controlled.

The University of Washington settled with pro-Palestine protesters to disband their encampment; no camping citations will be issued, but other misconduct may be investigated.

A woman with a hammer vandalized Tacoma's Antique Row, damaging storefronts and leaving owners with repair costs in the thousands. The community is rallying together with fundraisers to rebuild.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has extended the spring Chinook fishing season on Deep River in Wahkiakum County with specific dates and catch limits, aligning with Columbia River policy and conservation efforts.

The article memorializes Tacoma City Council Member Catherine Ushka, praising her advocacy for underserved areas and her public service, including on the Health Department Board and School Board.

Burien is calling for Washington artists to display their work in the 2025 Burien Gallery Program, with stipends of $50-$250 and varying space dimensions for exhibitions.

One injured in a shooting in South Seattle with businesses hit by bullets; suspect fled the scene. A related DUI arrest occurred, and the Gun Violence Reduction Unit is investigating.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler introduces "OIC Answers," a podcast to explain insurance complexities to Washington residents, hosted by the OIC staff.

Seattle's SDOT has updated its Vision Zero Action Plan to improve road safety and reduce traffic-related deaths and injuries, using a Safe System Approach with increased safety investments.