Deputy Stewart from Washington State assists with challenging flood rescue efforts in Kerr County, Texas, facing extreme heat, storms, and dangers like snakes.

The U.S. Justice Department supports Seattle's request to end its police reform consent decree, highlighting SPD's compliance and progress in reforms since 2012.

King County Council passed a 0.1% sales tax increase to fund public safety and justice services, avoiding cuts to law enforcement and behavioral health programs.

Pierce County's ADR has launched an educational program on the WA Cares Fund, a long-term care insurance initiative, which offers in-person and online information sessions.

Bellevue is seeking community facilitators to engage local residents in discussions for its Affordable Housing Strategy, emphasizing inclusivity and the need to hear from low-income and marginalized groups.

The Tacoma Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 6 to discuss updates to the city's Historic Preservation Program, including new historic districts and strengthened cultural protections.

A man was arrested in Seattle for the fatal shooting of three people, including a child, in Renton, Washington. Witnesses who escaped helped lead to the suspect's capture.

WDFW is seeking public feedback on the SEPA determination for the Elliott Bay Fishing Pier reconstruction in Seattle, emphasizing environmental considerations and recreational enhancements.

The National Weather Service forecasts a week of mild temperatures and sunshine for Seattle, with highs in the mid-70s to low-80s and comfortable evenings.

Two Texas men were charged for conspiring to rob ATM repair technicians by vandalizing machines and then assaulting the technicians when they arrived to fix the ATMs.

Seattle Fire Department extinguished a garage fire on 6th Ave. NW; no injuries reported, cause under investigation.

A person was found unresponsive in Lake Washington and pronounced dead despite the Seattle Fire Department's lifesaving attempts. Details remain scarce as investigations continue.

Seattle is experiencing a period of pleasant weather with overcast skies becoming sunny, highs in the mid-70s, and calm breezes, according to the National Weather Service.