Kirkland City Council will hold a session on January 21, 2025, for state legislative updates and the Metro K Line project, with various attendance options and opportunities for public participation.

A crane collapse at Everett Mall injured two workers and triggered a response from firefighters. An investigation by the Department of Labor and Industries is underway.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell launches the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub, designed to foster green economy growth and rejuvenate the downtown area, with support from the city, UW CoMotion Labs, 9Zero, and VertueLab.

The Tacoma City Council invites public comment on February 4 regarding a potential moratorium extension for certain businesses within the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District.

The US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge in Hoquiam will be closed for repairs from January 27-30, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., with traffic rerouted to the Riverside Bridge.

Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson proposed a bill to allow workforce housing in the Stadium District, blending residential spaces with light industrial use.

Seattle's morning is misty with 37°F, visibility at six miles, and a feels-like temperature of 31°F due to the wind chill. Despite a 20% chance of showers, the day may warm slightly with chances of sunshine later in the week.

The final defendant in the Houghton Beach Park murder was sentenced to 196 months, concluding an investigation of the 2020 shooting that resulted in Cyrus Mason's death.

The Seattle Center Festál series begins with the 29th Tết in Seattle, celebrating Vietnamese Lunar New Year with free cultural activities, performances, and food on January 25-26.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission sees changes as Lynn O’Connor is appointed to represent Eastern Washington, and Tim Ragen is reappointed for a Western Washington seat, replacing outgoing commissioner Molly Linville.

Tacoma is replacing the Sustainable Tacoma Commission with the new Climate and Sustainability Commission, seeking applicants for four seats including a youth position. Members will oversee the city's Climate Action Plan and sustainability efforts.

Tacoma observes Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday as an official day, closing municipal offices while maintaining essential services like waste collection and allowing free public parking. Public libraries also close in honor of his legacy.

Washington state lawmakers are considering a bill to address sales tax sourcing issues that disadvantage the City of Kent's finances and residents' quality of life. Kent seeks to correct the fiscal imbalance created by the 2008 tax structure change.