Lynnwood Council Member Julieta Altamirano-Crosby resigned to become a Snohomish County PUD Commissioner, reflecting on accomplishments and receiving praise from the mayor for her service.

Caprice Massey was inaugurated as Washington County's 33rd sheriff, succeeding Pat Garrett. She looks to enhance public safety and community partnerships.

The City of Tacoma and OMWBE are hosting a workshop to help minority and disadvantaged business owners obtain OMWBE certification on January 23, 2025.

Antisemitic and racist vandalism at Mercer Island Middle School is being investigated as a hate crime, causing community distress and prompting a firm response from officials.

The accused in a fatal stabbing of a Seattle bus driver will appear in court, with a history of legal encounters and public transit safety concerns highlighted.

Lakewood's Neighborhood Connections program promotes civic engagement through local associations, with five neighborhood meetings scheduled in January.

The son of an NYC firefighter, Jonathan A. Adamow, was killed by gunshots in Seattle's Capitol Hill on New Year's Eve, marking the area's 58th homicide in 2024.

Mayor Jon Nehring is set to deliver Marysville's State of the City address, discussing 2024 achievements and 2025 plans, with a Q&A session to follow.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on East Marginal Way South in Seattle. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene; the driver cooperated with police and showed no signs of impairment.

Seattle Police DUI patrol on New Year's Eve resulted in six arrests and 35 citations, along with the recovery of drugs and a stolen vehicle.

Police arrested two suspects, Fanara and Jones, for a 2023 drive-by shooting in Gig Harbor related to a 2021 murder, charging them with assault and drive-by shooting. Both plead not guilty.

Debate arises in Seattle over replacing the traditional Space Needle New Year’s fireworks with drones, with the latest celebration featuring both. It also marked the final fireworks display by Alberto Navarro.

Seattle has increased parking fines as of January 1, with most infractions starting at $43 and potentially reaching $78, causing concerns among residents.