Seattle encourages residents to apply for permits for Play Streets week (Sep 5-14), a community-building initiative to turn streets into play areas. Deadline to apply is Aug 25.

The J Street Neighborhood Greenway in Tacoma's Hilltop area is opening, with a celebration at Edna Travis Park featuring a family bike ride and a unique ride-through streamer ceremony.

Seattle Police continue probing the Golden Gardens Park shooting, with the suspect released pending further investigation and the victim undergoing surgery.

Issaquah Police arrested a man found asleep at the wheel with drug paraphernalia, admitting to fentanyl use; he was charged with control of a vehicle while impaired.

Court rules in favor of WDFW, finding no violation of Public Records Act in case brought by Sportsmen's Alliance; emphasizes transparency and agency responsibility.

Bellevue seeks public feedback on its 2026-2030 Sustainable Bellevue Plan to shape its sustainability goals, including achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

North Bend is beginning infrastructure improvements, causing road closures on 5th and 6th Streets and Main Avenue, with detours in place and construction expected to finish by January 2026.

Governor Bob Ferguson has appointed Angela Ramirez as the new Secretary of the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, effective September 22.

A man with a history of fleeing was arrested in Seattle for outstanding warrants after a foot chase and being tased by police, who also found drugs and firearm accessories on him.

Washington State Department of Health disciplines various health care providers, including revoking licenses and denying applications, ensuring professional standards across health care professions.

Pierce County created a $25 million reserve fund to protect community services from potential federal budget cuts, aiming to ensure continuity for contractors and vulnerable populations.

Pierce County Council approved a budget ordinance, creating a $25 million contingency fund to protect against federal funding cuts and reallocated $800,000 for food insecurity.

The Kirkland Police Department invites the public to join its 2025 Community Police Academy, offering insight into law enforcement operations through an eight-week program.