Chinatown-International District in Seattle experiences vandalism on MLK Day, with a Japanese American historical exhibit defaced with paint and Bible verses.

Tacoma's East Side is set for development with a $10,000 grant for a workforce hub and childcare facility, aiming to support working families and address employment barriers. Mayor Woodards and local partners are driving the initiative.

Pierce County deputies dealt with DUI incidents and arrested a felon, including a DUI driver hitting a family and another veering into oncoming traffic. They also noted increased mail theft due to tax season.

Firefighters from SRFR responded to a house fire in Lake Stevens, rescuing several pets and controlling the flames by 7:08 PM; one firefighter rolled an ankle during the operation.

A fire in an Aloha apartment building left one dead and displaced five families; firefighters responded but couldn't save one resident. Cause is under investigation.

Seattle weather service issues cold weather advisory for wind chills of 20 to 25 degrees; residents advised to protect vulnerable populations and pets.

Bellevue City Council updated its Downtown Subarea Plan to secure a regional growth center designation for federal transport funds and plans to align with growth targets for 2044.

Kelsey Plum's No. 10 jersey is retired at UW, making her the first woman to receive this honor. She set NCAA scoring records and succeeded professionally in the WNBA and Olympics.

The BJA convened experts at Wichita State University to address recruitment and retention in the criminal justice workforce, analyzing challenges and proposing solutions.

Seattle and surrounding areas prep for economic boost and community engagement as they gear up to host FIFA World Cup 2026, with a meeting planned for local stakeholders to discuss opportunities and logistics.

Bellevue reports a 4.5% increase in its citywide greenhouse emissions for 2023, attributing it to a rise in commercial energy use and travel, while municipal operations showed a 4% decrease.

Two narcotics operations in Seattle's Chinatown-International District resulted in three arrests for drug-related charges, including the unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.

The Federal Way City Council's ceremony introduced four new police officers and celebrated two promotions within the FWPD, Mayor Ferrell administered the oath to the new officers.