Pierce County Elections Center is testing its ballot-counting machines on Feb. 27 and invites the public to observe in Tacoma, ensuring accurate vote tallying for the upcoming voting period.

University of Washington hires Pat Chun as athletic director from rival Washington State, anticipating a strategic move in their anticipated transition to the Big Ten.

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites community input for the design of Bryant Neighborhood Playground at an Open House on April 10 or through an online survey.

Georgetown, Seattle's oldest neighborhood, has become a cultural hub with popular eateries like Smarty Pants and historic bars like Jules Maes Saloon.

Kirkland is launching a Lake Street Pedestrian Scramble to enhance safety and traffic flow, raising the intersection level and upgrading infrastructure, aiming for a spring debut.

East Pierce County conducted a lahar simulation drill involving over 45,000 people to prepare for potential Mt. Rainier eruptions, marking it the largest such exercise globally.

Troy Dannen has been named the new athletic director at the University of Nebraska, succeeding Trev Alberts who joined Texas A&M. Previously, Dannen had a brief tenure at the University of Washington.

Washington state received over $55 million from opioid industry players as part of AG Ferguson's legal efforts.

Washington State Legislature passed bills to improve National Guard recruitment and retention, with new laws that include a financial incentive for member referrals.

The Seattle Kraken propose a new ice hockey facility in Kirkland, aiming to transform an old park and ride into a community iceplex with two NHL-sized rinks.

A mother and three children died in a multi-vehicle crash in Renton with three others injured. The community is rallying to support the bereaved family.

A Renton community mourned Reyna Hernandez at a church service after she was found deceased in Mexico, with a man arrested in connection to her death.

Detectives arrested three suspects for a series of home invasion robberies in Seattle. They were apprehended in an operation involving Seattle and Mountlake Terrace Police and SWAT.