Seattle ramps up heat readiness efforts, opening cooling centers and offering safety tips for residents. Infrastructure, air quality, and community assistance are priorities.

The State Fire Marshal's Office provides guidelines for safely disposing of fireworks, including cooling, soaking in water, and double bagging before trashing.

The Atlantic Street Center is expanding services for diverse, underprivileged communities in South Seattle and nearby areas, addressing educational, behavioral, and violence survivor needs.

Pierce County reports a 23% rise in homelessness and prepares to debate an interim ordinance to establish Temporary Housing Communities, with a public hearing scheduled for July 9.

Open Doors for Multicultural Families aids individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in San Francisco through cultural and linguistic support, promoting inclusivity and accessibility within diverse communities.

Seattle introduces SUN Bucks, offering $120 for groceries per child, supplementing free summer meals for youth provided by the city's Human Services Department.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services staff won WRPA awards for their exceptional work in inclusivity, marketing and leadership in Washington State's recreational space.

The Commercial Aviation Work Group in Washington will hold its first public meeting on July 11 in Tumwater and online, discussing aviation's future, technology, and environmental stewardship.

A Seattle man was arrested for threatening people with a gun in Chinatown-International District; police found two firearms at his home, including one with a drum magazine.

The DOJ has seized $1M in stamps linked to fraud targeting seniors, aiming to return funds to victims via civil forfeiture. No criminal charges have been filed.

Seattle's forecast includes morning rain tapering off, with cloudy skies and a high of 65°F. The weekend will be partly sunny with highs in the low 70s.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the expansion of the CARE department for better public safety, with additional responders and services available seven days a week across the city.

Albertsons lifts illegal land-use restrictions in Bellingham's Birchwood neighborhood, allowing for new grocery stores after creating a food desert with a non-compete clause.