Tacoma City Council has approved mid-biennium budget modifications focusing on public safety, community services, and infrastructure, with details to be posted online for transparency.

Seattle Police teamed up with Lowe's loss prevention to arrest twelve individuals for retail theft at a local store, recovering $1,679 in merchandise.

Everett is offering a $40,000 Cultural Arts Grant for 2026 to support local arts, emphasizing accessibility and inclusivity, with applications accepted between Oct. 16 and Nov. 26.

A federal judge issued an injunction against a Trump administration policy that restricted funding for sexual health programs including gender identity affirmations.

Washington's Department of Ecology invests $25 million in the "Rails, Keels, and Wheels" grant for zero-emission vehicles to reduce diesel exhaust's public health risks.

Seattle's weather forecast includes several days of expected rain, with varying probabilities and mild temperatures, maintaining the city's rainy reputation.

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a recycling truck in Eastlake, Seattle. The incident occurred early in the morning, and while emergency services attempted aid, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver cooperated and was not impaired.

A man died, and six were injured when a tree fell on tents at a Halloween event. Authorities arrested a suspect for possessing a stolen motorbike. A woman died in a car crash after hitting a light pole.

The City of Sammamish is designing a project to improve fish passage in George Davis Creek, planning construction for summer 2026, involving culvert replacements and habitat enhancements.

Seattle police officers rescued a man on fire in the University District after he inadvertently set himself ablaze. He's in critical condition with second-degree burns.

Seattle Police Department expects to hire its 150th officer in a year, amid a surge in applications and improved retention, along with Mayor Harrell's administration's efforts to rebuild the force.

Sammamish roadworks lead to closures, detours, and delays, including ELSP shoulder closures and traffic impact near Inglewood Hill Road. Detour changes on Louis Thompson Road and new water main installations may cause minor delays.

Damaged musical instruments from a bomb cyclone have been repurposed into art by the Downtown Issaquah Association and Hammond Ashley Violins, resulting in the "Strings of Change" exhibit, showing at the Historic Shell Station in Issaquah.