Tacoma Creates initiative offers funding for local non-profits' arts and culture programs in 2025-2026, with a competitive application process to support a wide range of community activities.

Seattle invests $7 million in youth mental health services to support middle and high school students and young adults, provided by local organizations through 2026.

Seattle police arrested a 38-year-old man for a Greenwood drive-by shooting last month, with the SWAT team apprehending him after he attempted to escape from an apartment building.

Tacoma passed Resolution 41609, deprioritizing law enforcement action against entheogen-related activities, which may aid in mental health treatments.

West Linn-Wilsonville School District board, influenced by parental advocacy, decided to keep three elementary schools open despite a $15 million budget gap.

Bellevue city launches a web page with resources for immigrants and refugees, stressing support and inclusivity amidst federal immigration policy changes.

Seattle's weather is set to change from clear and cold to wet and tumultuous, with rain expected by Thursday and mixed rain and snow over the weekend.

Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson creates a rapid response team to support children affected by parental separation due to federal immigration policies.

The Normandy Park City Council is improving transportation and environmental efforts, seeking community input for bus routes, forming a committee for trail and beach access, adjusting city fees, and presenting salmon research findings.

Over 60 car break-ins hit Renton, leaving windows shattered and possessions, including four guns, stolen. The suspected organized thefts by 3-4 individuals prompted a police manhunt.

An Ashford senior was scammed by fake FDIC agents, losing $25,000. The fraud involved a physical courier, marking a deviation from usual digital tactics. A sting operation led to an arrest, highlighting the extent of such criminal networks.

Lummi Nation man Joseph M. Jefferson is convicted of federal assault by strangulation after a seven-day trial and 90-minute jury deliberation. Sentencing is set for April 2025.

Snohomish County improved its online maps with enhanced functionality and speed, catering to local needs for geographic data like zoning and land use.