Mayor Bruce Harrell proposes measures to handle rising costs for Seattle's Sound Transit expansion while ensuring the project's delivery without scale compromise.

West Coast governors form an alliance to maintain scientific integrity in public health policies, countering what they perceive as federal encroachment on CDC credibility.

I-5 in Vancouver will be closed overnight on September 13 for electrical infrastructure work, with WSDOT and BPA installing transformer lines. Detours will be provided.

Washington State's WSDOT has introduced TPIMS to help truck drivers find parking along the I-5 corridor, supported by predictive data for planning up to four hours ahead.

A south King County resident reportedly shot a home intruder; deputies responded after a 7 a.m. call. No arrests, condition of the person shot unknown, with ongoing investigation.

On Labor Day, the Seattle Fire Department honored its workforce for their dedication to the community, including all represented and non-represented employees, emphasizing the importance of workers' contributions to society.

WSDOT has announced that tolling on the SR 509 Expressway in SeaTac begins on Sept. 29. Rates vary from $1.20 to $2.40, with a $2 extra fee for drivers without a Good To Go! pass.

Seattle's Labor Day protests, organized by Capitol Hill Pride, focused on social justice, workers' rights, and concerns over authoritarianism. Hundreds joined a rally and march against Trump's policies.

Seattle's forecast predicts clearer skies and mild temperatures today, with a high of 71°F and light winds, improving from morning haze. Nights will see mild lows around 61°F. Sunny days and gradual warming are expected throughout the week.

Seattle Youth Commissioner Lila Fu described the Youth Climate Assembly, where Seattle youth developed a climate adaptation action plan, emphasizing the need for diverse input in environmental policies.

Snohomish County extends its outdoor burn ban to September 14, impacting all residential burning in unincorporated areas, with some exceptions for recreational and cooking fires under specific conditions.

One person died in a house fire in Bellevue; authorities are investigating the cause. Firefighters responded quickly, but the house was fully engulfed. The victim's identity is not released yet.

North Bend is commencing the Sidewalk Gap Removal project on September 2 to enhance pedestrian safety by filling in missing sidewalks and adding stormwater systems.