King County has updated its Flood Management Plan for the first time since 2006 to address increasing flood risks due to climate change, incorporating modern climate science and strategies to protect both urban and coastal areas.

New winter ferry schedules starting December 29 in Anacortes and the San Juan Islands aim to better serve the needs of island communities, following extensive planning and public input.

Seattle is offering $455,000 in tech grants to non-profits aiming to close the digital divide. Applications for the Technology Matching Fund are due by December 16, 2024, with opportunities to attend information sessions.

John Richards, a Washington state radio DJ, and his family survived a close call with an explosion from a suspected bomb on a Burien road, mistaking it for a ball. They were unharmed but shocked; detectives are investigating the incident.

Portland Police Chief Bob Day proposes expanding the police force to 1,037 officers to enhance community policing and combat current staffing shortages.

SDOT teams pruned overgrown vegetation in Seattle to improve city visibility and prevent hazards from October 1-5, focusing on arterial roads and public areas.

A driver died in Kent after crashing their vehicle at high speed into a power pole near St. Patrick Cemetery early Tuesday, with the KCSO and witness statements confirming the incident.

Man in Kitsap County shot by his girlfriend’s estranged husband during a violent altercation; the husband also rammed into their car where a child was present.

Skagit County is launching new online permitting software on November 12, 2024, to streamline permit applications but won't accept new online applications from November 1-12 during the transition.

Thurston County Sheriff's Office is seeking public help to find a man accused of rape and burglary in Olympia near The Evergreen State College, releasing a suspect sketch for identification.

A three-vehicle crash on SR-410 near Enumclaw, WA, resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries. The Washington State Patrol is investigating the cause.

The National Weather Service predicts a rainy week for Seattle, including Columbus Day, with high chances of rain every day, fluctuating temperatures, and possible thunderstorms midweek.

Seattle Police have arrested four teens linked to nearly 80 violent crimes, including armed robberies and carjackings, following a coordinated arrest operation involving various law enforcement agencies and aerial support.