The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions against health care providers for various infractions, including abuse and misconduct.

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs provides only publicly disclosable voter info to the DOJ, in compliance with state law, safeguarding sensitive data and privacy rights.

Public Health – Seattle & King County advises against using the waters at Houghton Beach Park due to high bacteria levels, with signs posted and further testing planned.

The article stresses the importance of fireplace safety, providing tips such as annual chimney checks, using chimney caps, and proper ash disposal to prevent residential fires.

An incident in Parkland involving ski masks and a stolen SUV ended with three suspects, including two 18-year-olds and a 16-year-old, arrested after a short pursuit and facing charges.

Seattle's OLS reached a settlement with Rivas Painting for PSST ordinance violations, totaling $112,734.05 in worker payouts and an additional $8,288.59 to the city.

Mayor Jon Nehring hosted a "Coffee Klatches" session at Marysville Civic Center for residents to discuss city matters, with access extended through Facebook Live.

A Tacoma shooting left one dead and another critically injured. Police investigate the incident as a homicide with no clear link to a recent nearby tragedy involving a 12-year-old boy.

Seattle's forecast indicates sunny days with highs near 70-73 degrees, clear nights in the low 50s, and a chance of rain from Thursday night into the weekend.

Seattle's Beacon Ave & 15th Ave Safety Project is now complete, enhancing safety and connectivity for bikers and pedestrians.

Governor Bob Ferguson launched the "Washington Completes FAFSA" campaign to increase FAFSA completion rates, which unlocks financial aid for students in Washington, emphasizing its importance for education funding.

Deputies in Pierce County learned Russian to aid a 72-year-old woman who had fallen and couldn't communicate in English.

Seattle Children's Hospital announced 154 layoffs due to financial challenges, including decreased federal funding and rising costs. Administrative roles are most impacted, with some patient care positions also affected.