Kirkland has extended the application deadline to February 21, 2025, for advisory board and commission positions, offering childcare stipends and a chance to influence city policy.

Seattle's forecast includes persistent rain through Washington's Birthday, with high chances of precipitation and moderate temperatures. Expect a mix of rain and potential snow midweek, and a consistently rainy outlook until Sunday.

Lynnwood Police Chief Cole Langdon joins the WASPC Board as Chief-At-Large, bringing extensive experience to state law enforcement policy and practice.

The WDFW completed an estuary restoration on Milltown Island to support fish and wildlife, particularly Chinook salmon, while also enhancing outdoor recreation like kayaking and hunting.

Bellevue seeks new Arts Commission members before the application deadline on March 7. Residents interested in shaping the city's cultural landscape are encouraged to apply.

Two suspects used hydraulic tools in an attempted heist of a Seattle ATM, but fled before police arrival, leaving behind a stolen truck. The investigation continues.

A man was fatally shot in Tacoma, and while lifesaving measures were attempted, he died at the hospital. No arrests have been made, and the incident is under investigation.

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department reported the arrest of a woman involved in a hit-and-run with a stolen U-Haul, aided by witnesses and a swift police response.

Seattle's weather includes rain and snow showers in the morning, cloudy skies, and a high of 42 degrees, with a forecast for continued rainy and overcast conditions through the weekend and into Washington's Birthday.

The Seattle waterfront now features Indigenous cedar carvings, honoring local Indigenous heritage, with contributions from Suquamish and Muckleshoot artists, as part of an art initiative aiming to intertwine urban design with tribal culture.

Tanja Carter was appointed Tacoma's Director of Community & Economic Development, effective March 24, 2025, bringing international experience and multilingual skills.

Bellevue reports a 6% drop in crime in 2024 and the hiring of 46 new police officers, while adjusting land use code for design quality and creating an IT-driven Innovation Forum.

A 65-year-old man from Washington has been sentenced to 90 months for drug trafficking, linked to Aryan prison gangs, after a two-year federal investigation.