Major paving starts mid-July on six highways in south Puget Sound and Kitsap Peninsula, affecting night travel with lane closures and construction noise. Completion is expected this fall.

Burien invites locals to apply for committees on a public safety funding measure until July 9, 2025. Selected members will create statements for the voters' pamphlet.

Rebecca Tupuola stole a jail van during a prisoner transfer, leading to an escape attempt with an inadvertent accomplice who later called 911, resulting in Tupuola's capture and additional charges.

Seattle Mayor Harrell criticized Trump's budget bill for cuts affecting the vulnerable, detailing health insurance losses and SNAP reductions, and proposed a local revenue plan to mitigate impacts.

Raul Benitez-Santana was sentenced to over ten years for killing Trooper Christopher Gadd while under the influence. His undocumented status fueled media attention.

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announced cuts to the state's SNAP benefits due to a new bill, affecting 1 million residents, with possible additional work requirements and significant economic implications.

Seattle police arrested a woman for a stabbing at Pratt Park; she's been charged and the victim was found with a stab wound but walked away from first responders. The investigation is ongoing.

A man was shot after a fight outside a Capitol Hill bar; Seattle Police are investigating and seeking the suspect.

Seattle's weather forecast predicts a shift from cloudy skies to sunshine with temperatures reaching up to 72 degrees today and higher throughout the week, with Independence Day expecting mostly sunny skies and a high of 75 degrees.

Washington's Governor announced a contract with Eastern Shipbuilding Group to build three hybrid-electric ferries for $714.5 million, marking WSF's first competitive bid in over 20 years.

The Tacoma Creates Advisory Board has approved $6.4 million in funding to 80 arts, culture, heritage, and science organizations for 2025-2026, aiming to bolster the local cultural scene.

Rachel Hong is appointed to Okanogan County Superior Court, starting July 3, bringing over 20 years of legal experience, including a decade as a U.S. District Court career clerk.

Seattle police arrested four teens for an armed robbery in Capitol Hill; one suspect had a gun. The incident raises issues about youth crime and firearms.