Washington's Secretary of State confirms over 1.2 million voters, a 28.6% turnout, in the August primary. This included participation from 17-year-olds, with next steps outlined for the general election.

Pierce County Auditor Linda Farmer achieved the election official certification CERA, highlighting her commitment to election integrity and marking a milestone in her extensive public service career.

Members of Color Caucus in WA state stood with Gov. Ferguson against US Attorney Bondi's threats of criminal charges over immigration policies, affirming their commitment to inclusivity and rejecting intimidation.

WSDOT announces 'Conechella,' a major series of highway closures in the Puget Sound region for construction from Aug. 22-25, advising travelers to plan for delays.

Pierce County reports an 11% raise in homelessness, with 2,955 people affected. The surge is attributed to unaffordable housing, with the County working on solutions like the Maureen Howard Affordable Housing Act.

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.