Thurston County Auditor's Office is hosting a Passport Fair on May 3 for residents to apply for or renew passports, with walk-in service and photo services available.

Dujie Tahat was inaugurated as the fifth Seattle Civic Poet in a ceremony attended by Mayor Harrell and Arts Director Kayim, highlighting the role's importance to the city's cultural fabric.

ICE deported Salvadoran national Wilver Cota-Ortiz, twice previously removed and now wanted in El Salvador for human trafficking, after he was convicted of illegal reentry into the U.S.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announces the recreational spot shrimp fishery opening on May 21, with some areas closed to protect shrimp populations.

Seattle's Mayor is seeking members for the Landmarks Preservation Board to fill four roles including an At-Large member, Historian, Finance expert, and Structural Engineer.

WDFW is seeking public input on maintaining the endangered status of the pinto abalone. Public comments are accepted until June 1, with a decision expected by June 2025.

Bellevue's SE Eastgate Way is closing for six months starting April 21 for a WSDOT ecological project to replace culverts with a bridge at Sunset Creek. Detours will be provided during the construction.

King County Sheriff announced a new procedure with deputies trained as phlebotomists for DUI investigations, promising efficiency by allowing on-scene blood draws.

Lummi Nation member Joseph Jefferson was sentenced to 51 months for strangling his partner, reflecting the U.S. justice system's stand against domestic violence in tribal communities.

Seattle's weather is mostly sunny with a high near 54 today, with calm winds that will shift north northwest. Tonight, a 40% chance of rain is expected, with a low around 41. The weekend will see similar temperatures and a mix of sun and clouds.

The Everett community is gearing up for the Wendt and Mayor's Arts Awards, with a celebration at the Everett Performing Arts Center featuring local talent and free admission.

Washington's DNR is distributing 15 surplus wildfire engines to rural fire districts to improve local firefighting capabilities and initial fire response.

Tacoma announces a major website overhaul to improve user experience and accessibility, including a domain change to tacoma.gov set for April 30, 2025, and email address updates starting May 9.