The Corporations and Charities Division of the Office of the Secretary of State in Washington is relocating to Tumwater on June 18, with a brief service interruption during the move.

Teenagers were arrested for a series of armed robberies in Pierce County, with incidents at a bowling alley, an assault for phones, and a gas station robbery. They were apprehended with a visible firearm in their car.

Tukwila forms a committee to guide its first Participatory Budgeting process, allowing residents to decide on small project funding, with a focus on inclusion and equity.

Kirkland's TDC announced its 2026 tourism grant application process, available until July 21, with a $60,000 fund for events that boost local tourism.

Washington state leaders oppose President Trump's activation of the California National Guard against the state governor's wishes, stressing the importance of peaceful protest and local law enforcement autonomy.

Tacoma's Minority Business Development Agency Center is closing due to a terminated federal grant, despite Mayor Woodards' concerns about the impact on local minority businesses.

Washington's DNR sends over 200 firefighters to help combat wildfires in Alberta and Saskatchewan, emphasizing the importance of transnational aid during wildfire season.

Two people were killed in Seattle when a bus backed into a crowd; the driver is not suspected of impairment and is cooperating with the ongoing police investigation.

The City of Kirkland hosted 22 international companies as part of the SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff, highlighting its potential for business investment and economic development.

The State Fire Marshal's Office emphasizes the importance of installing home fire sprinklers to reduce fire-related deaths and property damage, with Washington State observing no fire fatalities in sprinklered buildings in 2024.

Jen Davis Hayes is appointed as Kirkland's Economic Development Manager, bringing extensive experience from multiple cities and a focus on community-driven economic growth.

Seattle police arrested two in a drug bust, seizing cocaine, fentanyl, and cash, after observing suspicious activity in Chinatown-International District.

The National Weather Service in Seattle warns of high temperatures in northwest Washington, advising residents to stay hydrated, cool, and to use caution when near cold lakes and rivers.