Auburn offers flood recovery resources and urges affected residents and businesses to report damages. Aid includes cleanup help and potential federal assistance. The deadline for damage reports is December 28.

Seattle faces a wet and windy Christmas week with advisories for minor coastal flooding and high winds causing potential power outages and travel disruptions.

A man was arrested in Seattle for arson and assaulting officers after setting a fire in a dumpster and engaging in a physical altercation with police.

The Issaquah Police Department hosted an awards ceremony to honor exceptional employees, recognizing lifesaving efforts, a comprehensive jail manual, community policing initiatives, and a high rate of complex investigations.

A leashed pitbull attacked and killed a disabled dog in Kitsap County, with three other pitbulls joining in. Eight people were injured, and the dogs' owner is under investigation.

Emergency repairs on State Route 410 in Enumclaw are scheduled to start after floodwaters damaged the eastbound lane near milepost 26, with a temporary bypass in place and warnings of travel delays.

Crystal Mountain Resort opens for the season on Dec. 20 with limited operations due to recent heavy snowfalls and weather disruptions. Visitors require parking reservations due to highway damage.

The Artists at the Center initiative in Seattle, through partnerships and funding from Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Kraken, has awarded $106,000 to 22 local artists for the 2025/26 cycle, promoting cultural engagement at the Seattle Center.

Washington State Patrol seeks witnesses to a fatal incident where a man fell from an overpass onto I-182 in Richland.

A vehicle collision closed a section of 148th Ave NE in Bellevue, causing commute disruptions. The road was reopened later with Bellevue Police thanking the public for their patience.

Tacoma City Council adopts a community-centric public safety strategy emphasizing holistic approaches, infrastructure improvements, and access to support services for enhancing city-wide safety and well-being.

Mohamed Morray Bangura was charged with first-degree assault for allegedly stabbing Bellevue Police Officer Sean Winebrenner after making a false 911 call. Winebrenner sustained serious injuries; Bangura was shot by another officer.

One person died in a Tacoma house fire, with clutter hampering firefighters' efforts to extinguish it. The cause of death and the fire remain under investigation.