The Surface Transportation Board approved railbanking for Centennial Trail South in Snohomish County, promising a 42-mile trail network that will integrate into a larger 175-mile system after a decade-long development.

The second installment of Clark County 2024 property taxes is due on October 31, and Treasurer Alishia Topper reminds homeowners to pay on time. Tax statements will be mailed starting September 16.

The Pierce County Department of Emergency Management will offer an open house with demonstrations and education on emergency response on September 28.

The National Weather Service forecasts a series of showers and cloudy skies for Seattle, with varying chances of rain throughout the coming days and mostly gentle winds.

Bellevue joins the U.S. Department of Transportation's Allies in Action to eliminate traffic deaths, aligning with its Vision Zero initiative to end road fatalities by 2030.

The Pierce County Council approved the summer supplemental budget addressing Human Services Department's contracting issues, including training mandates, a review process, and $2.5 million for temporary shelters.

Over 70 firefighters battled a 2-alarm fire at a vacant building in Seattle's Rainier Beach, successfully containing it without any reported injuries. The cause is under investigation.

Washington State Patrol seeks witnesses to a drive-by shooting on a Tacoma interchange that injured a 35-year-old man in a Jeep Grand Cherokee, with the assailant fleeing in a black sedan.

Wil Johnson has been appointed as Snohomish County's Chief DEI Officer, bringing his experience from educational and community roles to lead the Office of Social Justice.

Southbound I-405 in Renton will be closed from Friday night to early Monday morning for bridge and utility work, with brief northbound closures also scheduled.

Ryan James Townsend, a 46-year-old man from Pierce County, was sentenced to seven years in prison for drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms.

Seattle's morning clouds will give way to sunny skies with a high of 72°F. Mild weather continues with a cool evening at 56°F. Showers are expected Tuesday night and Wednesday, with a slight chance of rain towards the weekend.

The Seattle weather forecast predicts widespread haze with high temps around 78 degrees today, becoming cooler with increasing clouds tonight. Expect mostly cloudy conditions and a chance of showers mid-week.