A mandatory hand recount for a primary race in Pierce County will start on Thursday due to a close margin of votes. The public can witness the procedure, and the results are set to be certified later that afternoon.

Tacoma partners with Crown Castle to pilot a less disruptive fiber optic cable installation method, potentially increasing safety and reducing environmental impact.

A man was stabbed under an overpass in Green Lake, Seattle; police found him injured and transferred him to a hospital. The assailant remains unidentified, and an investigation is ongoing.

A semi-truck collided with the White River Bridge on SR 410, causing a shutdown. No injuries were reported, but the bridge's structural integrity is being evaluated.

Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello has initiated a task force to design a new juvenile justice facility, aiming to replace the outdated Remann Hall with a modern approach to rehabilitation.

AG Nick Brown joins a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging imposed immigration-related conditions on VOCA victim support funds.

A man was arrested after a shooting at Golden Gardens Park in Seattle, which left another man seriously injured. A firearm was recovered and the suspect is expected to face assault charges.

Washington's Employment Security Department schedules a webinar for Aug. 21 to offer assistance to state workers affected by job disruptions, covering unemployment benefits and reemployment services.

Incarcerated individuals at Washington Correction Center complete a civics course aimed at preparing them for community re-entry and active citizenship after release.

Snohomish County is accepting applications for funds to create affordable housing, with over $1 million available for the fiscal year 2026. Virtual information sessions are mandatory for applicants.

New 4-way stop at 3rd Street and Ballarat Avenue in North Bend aims to improve safety, especially with school season nearing. Road markings and signage have been updated, including eye-catching flags on stop signs to alert drivers to the change.

Seattle invests $2.75 million in community projects to promote food equity, benefiting 18 groups with grants of $85,260 to $100,000 each, for initiatives like food distribution and Indigenous sovereignty.

Washington State Patrol seeks public assistance in identifying the driver of a white pickup truck involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Interstate 5 on July 30, resulting in a pedestrian's death.