Emil King has been appointed as the new director of Bellevue's Community Development Department, bringing over 20 years of experience in urban planning. He will start on June 1, focusing on the city's growth and comprehensive planning.

Police in West Seattle are investigating consecutive drive-by shootings that left one man injured, with the events occurring minutes apart in the late-night hours.

Pierce County deputies arrested a man after a low-speed chase involving an RV filled with drugs, with two women also taken into custody on separate warrants.

Snohomish County will unveil a Veterans Memorial plaque honoring 18 local military members who died since 9/11, during a Memorial Day ceremony by the Stillaguamish River.

The Cities on Volcanoes Conference in Guatemala focused on improving volcanic hazard mitigation, important for areas like Washington, which aims to educate residents on volcanic dangers through events and enhance safety preparedness.

The Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy is investing in King County's 39 senior centers to enhance services for the aging population, focusing on health, social connections, and inclusivity.

Bellevue Essentials invites residents to join its civic engagement class to learn about city government, with classes starting Sept. 11. Information sessions are upcoming, and applications close July 21.

Seattle seeks a research firm to study equity in its cannabis industry, focusing on fairness and financial performance, with proposals due by June 7 and a project budget up to $140,000.

The WDFW has closed spring Chinook fishing on the Snake River as the harvest quota was met. The closure is immediate and aims to preserve salmon populations.

Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups held separate, peaceful rallies at the University of Washington, highlighting tensions but avoiding physical altercations.

Pierce County deputies and a private rail company cleared a Midland homeless camp, removing 20,000 pounds of waste and issuing trespass notices. Two kittens found during the cleanup were taken to the Humane Society.

U.S. Attorney Tessa Gorman announced the seizure of over 16 kg of fentanyl and 60,000 pills in a law enforcement operation, resulting in four arrests.

Seattle experiences unusual space weather, causing potential disruptions in power, communications, and satellite navigation due to a severe geomagnetic storm.