Twenty-one states, led by Attorney General Nick Brown, are suing the USDA for demanding personal data of SNAP recipients, claiming it breaches privacy laws and constitutional limits.

Two fatal vehicle collisions occurred in Pierce County, with a woman dying after hitting a guardrail and a man being struck by a car while sitting in the road. Investigations are ongoing for both incidents.

Bellevue's annual Tree Giveaway offers free trees to residents and community organizations, with the aim of enhancing city green spaces in partnership with 300 Trees and Amazon.

Bellevue advances Grand Connection project, revises e-scooter regulations, surpasses sustainability goals, and approves tourism budget.

A wrong-way DUI crash on SR 410 in Sumner resulted in two deaths and the arrest of the causing driver, a woman in her 50s, on vehicular homicide charges.

Thurston County seeks public input on a proposed zoning change for Black Lake Quarry in Littlerock, with a Planning Commission hearing set for August 6. The amendment could rezone 270 acres to Rural Resource Industrial.

Seattle police arrested individuals for narcotics, recovering drugs, cash, and a stolen firearm, with several felony charges requested for two suspects.

Tacoma City Council Member Joe Bushnell laments the closure of the Pacific Fred Meyer store, a key community employer, but is hopeful about filling the space anew.

Seattle police arrested a man in Belltown for suspected drug dealing, finding substances believed to be narcotics.

Clark County Public Works completed Phase 2 of Vancouver Lake's Management Plan, focusing on water quality and recreation, while seeking funds to resume the deferred Phase 3.

Everett Police detectives seek tips after a fire engine was stolen on July 18, leading to collisions involving 12 vehicles. The male suspect remains unidentified; no injuries occurred as all vehicles were empty. The cost of damages is being assessed.

A man is in critical condition after being shot in a Best Buy parking lot in Bellevue; a suspect has been arrested, and police say there's no public threat.

I-5 Northbound near Arlington reopened after being closed due to brush fires. Traffic was delayed but has resumed. Causes of the fires are under investigation.