Yelm school year start is postponed indefinitely due to a teachers' strike over contract negotiations between the Yelm Community Schools and the teachers' union.

A man was seriously injured in a knife attack at Seattle's Pier 66. Police provided medical aid until firefighters arrived; the victim was taken to the hospital for surgery. The suspect remains at large, and the case is still active.

WSDOT is starting a project on Sept. 5 to replace the deck of the Vantage Bridge on I-90, reducing traffic to one lane each way until November and expecting major delays.

Pilot Alan L. Williams, 74, died following a seaplane crash in Lake Meridian, Kent, with his family by his side. Investigations into the crash's cause are ongoing.

Everett man arrested for drug distribution after law enforcement agencies found fentanyl and other narcotics in his possession and seized 5.5 pounds of fentanyl, among other drugs, from his motel room.

Bellevue invites residents to participate in the 2025-2026 budget and CIP Plan sessions, which include public hearings and interactive events to discuss city financial strategies and investment priorities.

Kent Police solve a 44-year-old murder case using DNA evidence to charge a 65-year-old Arkansas man for the death of Boeing employee Dorothy Silzel in 1980.

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department's blog emphasizes the importance of following road rules around school buses, clarifying misconceptions to prevent fines and ensure children's safety.

The Seattle Center Monorail plans to increase its fares in 2025, with adult tickets rising by 50 cents and reduced fare tickets going up by 25 cents. Public feedback is being solicited.

WDFW seeks public input on proposed fishing rule changes in Chelan and Grant counties, including removing yellow perch limits and extending the fall trout season. A public meeting is set for Sept. 10, with comments accepted until Sept. 10, 2024.

Kirkland announces the reopening of the Kirkland Teen Union Building (KTUB) on September 3, 2024, offering teens various free activities and services including mental health support.

Seattle and Tacoma rank highest in US cities for combined sales tax, with rates of 10.35% and 10.30% respectively, after a local tax increase to fund cultural programs.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on I-5 near JBLM. The driver, unharmed, cooperated with authorities; the pedestrian's motives are unclear.