The Seattle City Council unanimously passed a bill to streamline police hiring and address the department's staffing shortage, with only 61 officers hired from 1,948 applications in 2023.

Seattle celebrated Global Accessibility Awareness Day with virtual events to improve digital access for disabled residents, aligning with WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines and emphasizing compliance responsibility.

Jewell Loyd scored 32 points to lead Seattle Storm to an 85-83 victory over the Indiana Fever, with Skylar Diggins-Smith's defense contributing to the win.

A child was struck by a stray bullet at Skyway's Creston Point Apartments; their condition is unknown. King County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the incident.

A 51-year-old man died in Snohomish County Jail while in custody for violating a protection order. Despite lifesaving attempts, he became unresponsive and was pronounced dead. The cause of death is under investigation.

The WDFW closes fishing in the Nooksack River to protect at-risk fish like spring Chinook and wild steelhead during breeding times, effective May 25 to July 31 or September 30.

Seattle's Department of Construction and Inspections invites public input to enhance green building incentives as part of the city's carbon reduction efforts.

The Dancing 'til Dusk 2024 summer series is returning to Seattle parks for its 17th year, offering free dance lessons and events spanning various genres, including tango and swing.

The 51st annual Bumbershoot festival will feature music, arts, and food at Seattle Center on Labor Day weekend, with performances by Pavement and Cypress Hill, among others.

Seattle is enhancing Elliott Bay with a new greenway trail to connect parks, focusing on community input to shape waterfront transformation, aiming to complete by the 2026 World Cup.

The first public hearing for Seattle's 2024 Transportation Levy renewal is set for 4:30 PM at City Hall, with options for in-person and virtual participation.

Gov. Jay Inslee declared May 19–25, 2024, as SHIBA Volunteer Recognition Week in Washington, honoring the program's 45 years of service to the state's elderly in navigating Medicare.

Sunny weather in Seattle is expected to give way to rain and cooler temperatures with a 100% chance of precipitation on Tuesday, followed by intermittent showers throughout the week.