Construction on Seattle's Alaskan Way Safety Project begins, targeting a summer 2025 completion to enhance safety and connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.

Seattle's OSE recaps a year of environmental initiatives, including progress in reducing emissions, grants for energy-efficient buildings, and electric vehicle infrastructure expansion, aiming for a sustainable future.

Everett firefighters rescued a man and his dog from an apartment fire at the Park 120 Apartments; two cats perished, and one is missing. The probable cause is an overloaded electrical outlet.

The Seattle Polar Bear Plunge invites residents for a New Year swim at Matthews Beach Park. Launched in 2003, the event emphasizes safety and recommends not staying in the cold water for more than 15 minutes.

Seattle Police detained over a dozen individuals in Chinatown-International District, seizing drugs and a knife, as part of an urban crime reduction operation.

Pierce County launches an initiative to create a Youth Homelessness Coordinated Community Plan, seeking consultants to guide the effort and utilize $150,000 in funding.

Governor Jay Inslee of Washington proposes a 1% wealth tax to address a $12 billion budget deficit, alongside budget cuts including closing a women's correctional center.

Seattle faces wind and flood advisories, including potential urban and small stream flooding, with warnings for commuters and residents to exercise caution.

The HEAL Team in Tacoma is making progress in addressing homelessness, with improved outreach completion rates and less reliance on police for encampments, thanks to their data-driven approach and communication via the 311 service.

The Seattle Youth Employment Program offers skills and employment support to low-income youth aged 16-24 through its year-round Learn and Earn program.

A boy was seriously injured in a stabbing at Lions Park in Everett, and is now hospitalized after surgery. Police are investigating and searching for the suspect using K-9 units and drones. No arrests have been made.

The article reports the arrest of Jeffery Lynn Dugger for abandoning six puppies in a sealed box in Springfield, Oregon, following a tip from a local.

Redmond's Shop Small Passport Program encourages holiday shoppers to patronize local businesses until December 31 to support the community's economic health and character.