The University of Washington introduced a class to teach civil discourse and bridge divides among students, featuring a variety of speakers and promoting respect for different perspectives.

The Marysville Father-Daughter Valentine's Dance offers a special evening with music, dancing, and refreshments, including a photo keepsake. Pre-registration is required.

Seattle's SDOT uses new funding to update commercial load zones with smart sensors, aiming to reduce unauthorized parking and improve delivery efficiency.

Shoreline is developing an ADA Transition Plan for park facilities and seeks public input to enhance accessibility for those with disabilities. Residents can contribute via an online survey until February 28, 2025.

Chinatown-International District in Seattle experiences vandalism on MLK Day, with a Japanese American historical exhibit defaced with paint and Bible verses.

Tacoma's East Side is set for development with a $10,000 grant for a workforce hub and childcare facility, aiming to support working families and address employment barriers. Mayor Woodards and local partners are driving the initiative.

Pierce County deputies dealt with DUI incidents and arrested a felon, including a DUI driver hitting a family and another veering into oncoming traffic. They also noted increased mail theft due to tax season.

Firefighters from SRFR responded to a house fire in Lake Stevens, rescuing several pets and controlling the flames by 7:08 PM; one firefighter rolled an ankle during the operation.

A fire in an Aloha apartment building left one dead and displaced five families; firefighters responded but couldn't save one resident. Cause is under investigation.

Seattle weather service issues cold weather advisory for wind chills of 20 to 25 degrees; residents advised to protect vulnerable populations and pets.

Bellevue City Council updated its Downtown Subarea Plan to secure a regional growth center designation for federal transport funds and plans to align with growth targets for 2044.

Kelsey Plum's No. 10 jersey is retired at UW, making her the first woman to receive this honor. She set NCAA scoring records and succeeded professionally in the WNBA and Olympics.

The BJA convened experts at Wichita State University to address recruitment and retention in the criminal justice workforce, analyzing challenges and proposing solutions.