Tacoma allocated $90,000 from a food and beverage tax to support 28 local community events in 2026, fostering cultural and social engagement within the city.

Kirkland Police reported December activity with 3,876 calls and 146 arrests, including a self-reported DUI and a high-speed reckless driver. They tackled scams and a road rage incident involving a gun.

The Washington House voted overwhelmingly to require cities to allow neighborhood cafés and corner stores in residential zones, sending HB 1175 to the Senate for review.

A man was charged with first-degree voyeurism after a hidden camera was found in a Juanita Starbucks restroom; investigators say multiple 'spy cameras' were seized.

The Bullfrog Road overpass reopened ahead of schedule after emergency repairs from damage by an over-height load.

Bellevue announces a second round of Community Programming Fund grants, enhancing public spaces and local economic growth, with a $200,000 funding pool.

Two brothers, Daniel and Jacob Barrios, were honored for saving a dog and halting an apartment fire's spread, while also assisting with Spanish-English communication during the emergency.

A missing woman was found alive in Kirkland after alert citizens heard her cries for help, with police using drone technology aiding the rescue in foggy conditions.

The Kent Police Department celebrated National Dress Up Your Pet Day on Facebook, inviting the community to share photos of their costumed pets, fostering positive police-community interaction.

The Puyallup Police Department introduced badges matching early 20th-century designs, symbolizing their heritage and celebrating a new Public Safety Building set to open.

DNR launched a plan for healthier forests in Western Washington to combat threats like droughts and intense heat and to preserve habitats and prevent wildfires.

Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue is hiring a Public Education Specialist to develop programs, coordinate events, and teach fire and life safety to build community resilience.

Seattle police arrested a 39-year-old man with knives, violating his SODA order in the Chinatown-International District.