Two people died in a house fire in Gig Harbor, reported by the Pierce County Sheriff's Department. The house was fully engulfed following an explosion.

The article describes a wet and unpredictable weather forecast for the Pacific Northwest, with varying chances of showers and thunderstorms throughout the week.

Washington State's proposed transportation budgets, focusing on a $1.9 billion investment in ferry services and Kitsap infrastructure, have passed the House and Senate and await Governor Ferguson's approval.

The King County Sheriff's Office commemorated the 105th anniversary of Deputy Scott's death, who was killed in a shootout while responding to a robbery.

The Seattle weather forecast predicts mixed sunshine and rain showers with temperatures fluctuating between mid-50s to 67°F and chances of rain increasing up to 100 percent by Tuesday.

Seattle Parks and Recreation unveils a renovated play area at Salmon Bay Park with a "Woodland Explorer" theme, ADA accessibility, and a ribbon-cutting event scheduled for April 27.

AG Nick Brown co-leads a multistate lawsuit against the Trump administration for allegedly interfering with NIH grant funding, impacting research and jobs.

Tacoma celebrates Earth Day with a community planting event at McKinley Overlook on April 19, inviting volunteers to plant native species and foster community resilience.

Rep. Natasha Hill criticizes Spokane Valley City Council for a divisive resolution against sanctuary city status, contrasting state law and fostering community division.

Tacoma Streets Initiative II information sessions are to be held in April at local libraries, discussing infrastructure plans and taxation changes related to Proposition 1.

Washington State Ferries announces a new summer ferry schedule for the Anacortes-San Juan Islands route, effective from June 15 to September 20, with reservations opening April 15.

The WSDOT has initiated an $8 million safety and efficiency upgrade project on SR 240 in Richland, including new lanes, a noise wall, and traffic signal updates.

Seattle celebrates the tenth anniversary of its Minimum Wage and Wage Theft Ordinances, with the Office of Labor Standards recovering $15.8 million for workers.