Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed legislation for a $1.55 billion Transportation Levy to be on the November 2024 ballot, after a unanimous City Council vote.

The Mariners lost 5-4 to the Blue Jays in the 10th inning, marking their sixth consecutive series defeat. Missed opportunities were a factor, as Seattle left 15 on base.

A man died in Redmond from a fireworks incident, with initial findings suggesting it was accidental. No other injuries or property damage were reported, and the incident is under investigation.

Three people were shot in Downtown Seattle on the 4th of July; detectives are investigating the incident which occurred at 3rd Ave and Pike St. The suspect remains at large.

Seattle's OPCD is seeking consultants to evaluate their Equitable Development Initiative, providing a report by 2024 to inform the city's 2025-2026 budgetary decisions.

Washington's WDFW proposes permanent trapping restrictions in four national forests to protect the endangered Cascade red fox, seeking public comment on the rule.

A 13-year-old girl was fatally shot by a teenage boy during a fight at Alderwood Mall's food court in Lynnwood; the suspect's mother turned him in, and he faces murder charges.

Officials urge caution due to a rise in drownings in King County and highlight factors like cold waters, lifeguard shortages, and inequitable access to swimming lessons.

A man was arrested in Seattle for stealing a car at gunpoint during a Facebook Marketplace meetup, prompting police to warn about the risks of online sale meetups.

Seattle is addressing climate challenges by establishing resilience hubs, with plans to integrate them into vulnerable communities as regular social spaces that can serve as emergency refuges when needed.

Seattle City Council has adopted a spending plan to address the housing crisis, focusing on homelessness prevention and utilizing the $970 million Housing Levy to assist low-income residents.

Seattle Parks and Recreation is lighting up ballfields on July 3rd and 4th to prevent illegal firework damage and preserve the synthetic turf, which is costly to replace.

Two teens were detained by Seattle Police for possessing firearms, one with an illegal modification, near a high school.