The Seattle Police Department has initiated "Our City, Our Safety 2026," a series of local meetings to discuss and improve public safety through community feedback.

The Federal Way Link Light Rail expansion opens in South King County, backed by federal funding and efforts by Senator Cantwell, improving local transit accessibility.

A Flood Watch is issued for northwest and west central Washington due to expected excessive rainfall, with concerns for river flooding, urban inundation, and landslides.

Westbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge faces lane closures for deck repairs next Saturday, causing expected travel delays.

The 2026 calendars from the Valley Retired Police Dog Association, featuring retired canines, are now on sale for $10, with proceeds supporting the dogs' medical expenses.

Eddie Lin has been inducted as Seattle's District 2 councilmember, with pledges to address housing, childcare, and education, drawing on his law background and area roots.

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay spent his first workday on a Regional Day of Service supporting local food banks and encouraging community involvement in food security.

Seattle's Lumen Field has achieved TRUE Gold Certification for its zero-waste efforts, becoming the second NFL stadium to do so, with a waste diversion rate of 93%.

First responders in Marysville are participating in the Heroes & Hoops Charity Basketball Tournament to support Seattle Children's Hospital and Toys for Tots.

Handy Technologies settled with Seattle OLS for $135,723.53 over alleged DWO violations, including failure to meet minimum wage and provide breaks to domestic workers.

USPS introduced a real-time Holiday Mail Counter to track the increase in mail during the festive season and has expanded its capacity to handle the surge.

The Redmond Police Department warns of increased car break-ins during the holiday season and advises shoppers to take precautions to protect their vehicles.

A Bellingham man is investigated after a D.C. shooting that left one National Guard member dead and another injured. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, had come to the U.S. as an Afghan refugee and is now the focus of an FBI investigation.