Tacoma partners with HTM Consulting to offer free virtual workshops on AI and cybersecurity for local small businesses, beginning January 26, with follow-ups in February.

Sarah Rumbaugh, sworn in for a second term as Tacoma City Council Member, focuses on local business growth, creating living wage jobs, tackling domestic violence, and enhancing tree coverage, with Mayor Ibsen endorsing her approach to homelessness.

A 30-year-old male was stabbed on Capitol Hill, Seattle; police apprehended a 36-year-old suspect. The victim is in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Man charged with second-degree murder for a December shooting in Seattle's Chinatown-International District. Abdulrahman M. Hussein held on $3M bond after initial unrelated arrest.

King County opens Disaster Assistance Centers to help residents affected by recent floods, offering support for state aid applications and connecting them to various resources.

A man was shot dead by police in Washington after a crime spree involving a domestic dispute, kidnapping, carjacking, and shootouts with police. No officers were injured.

A fire destroyed a storage facility in University Place, causing extensive damage and road closures; no injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Seattle Fire Department warns of increased heating-related fires, urging residents to use safety measures such as keeping objects away from heaters and plugging them directly into outlets.

Tacoma residents can engage with Interim Police Chief Patti Jackson at two events in January, to discuss her vision and goals for the role she is temporarily filling.

Suspect with $210k warrants was arrested in Seattle for driving a stolen SUV. After evading police earlier, he was caught, found with the car's key and owner's belongings, and booked on multiple charges including vehicle theft.

Bellevue, WA authorities warn of jewelry thieves exploiting residents' kindness, advising caution with strangers and physical contact to prevent thefts.

The Washington State Patrol honored late Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting on social media, thanking the community for its support after her death on December 19, 2025.

US 2 Stevens Pass reopens with daytime pilot car operations starting Dec. 29, following WSDOT's clearing efforts after severe flooding caused road damage.