Bellevue and Eastside cities prepare for Welcoming Week from Sept. 13-22 to celebrate cultural diversity and support newcomers to the U.S., with a variety of inclusive community events.

Seattle City Councilmember Tanya Woo organizes a public safety forum for the Chinatown-International District.

A fatal high-speed chase in Lacey ended with a head-on crash involving a stolen truck, resulting in injuries and the death of a 70-year-old woman. The female suspect, with a history of 47 arrests, was apprehended.

A cyberattack forced Highline Public Schools to cancel classes, affecting school activities and a vaccine clinic. The district is working with partners to address the issue.

Redmond Police warn of a group targeting the East Indian community in bold robberies, often involving deception and sleight of hand by suspects in rental SUVs.

Two men were shot at a nightclub in Seattle's Belltown area; one is seriously injured. The police are investigating the case with no suspects detained.

A new noise wall is being constructed along I-5 in Seattle to reduce traffic noise for the Eastlake neighborhood, with road closures anticipated during the project's duration.

Aircraft crashes in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, resulting in one fatality and one rescue by a Coast Guard helicopter and ground teams. The plane was traveling to an event but did not arrive as expected.

The Marvin Road Corridor Improvement Project in Thurston County will start on September 9th and is expected to continue until summer 2025, causing traffic delays.

Seattle Public Utilities introduces text notifications for emergency water outages to quickly inform residents and businesses, aiming to improve response times and customer service.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Seattle, warning of potential health risks from high temperatures and advising the public on safety precautions.

A Lakewood man, Jesus Venegas-Gatica, received a 97-month sentence for leading a drug trafficking operation distributing methamphetamine from California to Washington.

The Seattle City Council has approved Seattle City Light's Strategic Plan Update for 2025-2030, outlining plans for cleaner energy and a more resilient grid.