President Biden's upcoming visit to Seattle is expected to cause significant traffic delays and detours in the city, with the Seattle Department of Transportation advising commuters to allow for extra travel time.

A Washington State Department of Natural Resources report shows 517,000 acres of forests are damaged by tree mortality and disease, with Douglas-fir engraver beetle activity at a 55-year high.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will decide on a key land acquisition to protect shrubsteppe habitats on May 17 at a virtual meeting, with public input invited.

Donna James received the 2024 Mayor’s Film Award in Seattle for her contributions to the local film industry. Mayor Harrell presented the award at the Seattle International Film Festival Gala.

Seattle Parks and Recreation announces a variety of summer classes and activities with registration starting on May 21, 2024. Scholarship opportunities are available.

Ex-CEO of S-Ray, Stephen Baird, admitted to wire fraud, deceiving investors out of $10.7 million. He faces a potential 7-year prison term and must pay restitution.

Seattle City Council's Select Committee, chaired by Councilmember Rob Saka, is reviewing the proposed 2024 Transportation Levy renewal for infrastructure improvements, with meetings and public hearings planned before the fall vote.

Five juveniles, ages 12 to 15, were arrested in Seattle after a stolen vehicle chase and collision, with police linking them to a crime spree including robberies and car thefts.

Seattle's forecast promises a week of sunny skies and rising temperatures, with highs reaching up to 77 degrees, before a slight chance of showers early next week.

Bellevue extends the deadline for application submissions to serve on its Independent Salary Commission, which will evaluate and set city council salaries.

A series of crimes hit Pierce County, including a DUI arrest, a car crash, a toddler's overdose linked to parental meth possession, a gas theft from a business, and a car prowl incident leading to an arrest.

Seattle's OED is seeking consultants for a Retail and Ground Floor Revitalization Analysis to rejuvenate local shopping areas and enhance community spaces.

Snohomish County seeks an at-large member for its Parks Advisory Board to influence local park operations and policy. Interested residents can apply via the county website.