An early storm in western Washington caused power outages for thousands and traffic chaos, with utilities and responders working to restore power and remove hazards like a downed fir tree. School delays and further severe weather are expected.

GenPride, an LGBTQ+ senior support org in Seattle, opens GenPride Center at Pride Place, offering health, wellness, and empowerment programs for older LGBTQ+ individuals, funded by the city's Human Services Department.

Seattle's city attorney seeks default judgment against Miles Hudson, known as the Belltown Hellcat driver, for ignoring a lawsuit for noise violations, with fines totaling $60,000.

The Trek at Tehaleh, a 204-acre mountain bike park with six miles of trails, has opened in Pierce County, offering opportunities for riders of all levels.

The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for Seattle, anticipating heavy rainfall and potential flooding from Sunday to Wednesday, with two atmospheric rivers contributing to the deluge.

Washington's Dental Quality Assurance Commission has suspended Clark County dentist Ellis B. Jardine for professional misconduct, including practicing outside his expertise.

Councilmember Maritza Rivera has proposed an amendment focusing on transparency and effective use of the Equitable Development Initiative's budget rather than introducing a funding proviso.

Pierce County announces a burn ban starting June 1, 2024, due to the forecasted dry weather, affecting unincorporated areas with some exceptions for controlled recreational fires.

A forecast by the National Weather Service predicts heavy rain and potential river flooding in the Seattle area, with several rivers at risk of cresting due to an atmospheric river event.

Two juveniles were arrested in Bellevue for making social media threats of gun violence against high school peers, leading to the seizure of firearms.

The South Park Community Center in Seattle is undergoing a major renovation, including a new park with various amenities, aiming to improve the local community's recreational opportunities with a 2026 completion goal.

The Wing Luke Museum in Seattle is currently closed due to a staff walkout over an exhibit they claim links anti-Zionism with antisemitism, raising internal disputes.

WDFW seeks public comments on the endangered Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit, recommending it remains listed as endangered due to not meeting recovery criteria. Public feedback is open until August 27.