Upcoming event in Seattle, the 2nd Annual Seattle Senior Resource Fair, offers resources and services for seniors, including healthcare and fraud prevention sessions.

Seattle received two awards from the Center for Digital Government for excellent digital services, including an inclusive Winter Weather Response Map.

King County Local Services has launched a survey for North Bend residents to share road and intersection safety concerns for potential future funding of improvement projects.

Washington leads 16 states in suing HHS for allegedly imposing illegal conditions on sexual health education funding that exclude affirmative language about gender identity.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced the opening of the winter crabbing season in Puget Sound from October 1 to December 31, with healthy population data supporting the decision.

Washington's DNR plans a prescribed burn of 5 acres at Rocky Prairie Natural Area to promote ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risk, with visitor advisories and a Smoke Resources webpage for public safety.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a $14.7 million safety initiative to reduce gun violence through prevention, intervention, and support services in high-risk neighborhoods.

Bellevue is hosting an Innovation Exchange to showcase technological advancements for improving city services, featuring talks, partnerships, and an e-waste drive in October.

The West Coast Health Alliance criticizes ACIP recommendations on the MMRV vaccine, citing concerns about access for children in the VFC program and parental choice.

Thurston County's second annual Resource Hub Block Party provided community services to over 400 locals, supported by evergreenDIRECT Credit Union, 175 partners, and offering services including vaccinations and housing help.

Snoqualmie allocates $316,412 to fund non-profits for essential services like food, shelter, and medical care, relying on partnerships due to lacking a city Human Services Department.

Thurston County officials are working on cost-cutting measures for the 2026 budget to address a structural deficit and find long-term funding for mandates.

Seattle's City-Tribal Nations Summit featured collaborative planning with Tribal leaders, proposing over $9M in the city's 2026 budget for Native-focused projects like housing and healthcare.