The U.S. Coast Guard rescued four workers who fell from a collapsing water tower in Taholah, involving emergency services and airlifting two critically injured to Harborview Medical Center.

Washington Governor Ferguson signs House Bill 1418, granting public transit riders more influence in policy-making with voting seats on transit boards.

Pierce County seeks public service candidates to fill local office vacancies in a special filing period from May 14-16, including council and commissioner positions.

A woman was charged with manslaughter after her 5-year-old son died from fentanyl toxicity in Puyallup, with details on her arrest, the condition of her home, and CPS's involvement undisclosed due to privacy laws.

The Shoreline PRCS/Tree Board seeks youth members aged 15-19 for 2025/2026. Members advise on park and cultural issues and are paid $50/meeting. Applications close June 8, 2025.

Seattle Parks and Recreation will close many facilities on June 5 for staff training, affecting community centers, pools, and other recreational venues. Outdoor areas remain open.

A military Humvee crashed off an interstate in Bellevue, Washington, resulting in minor injuries and no other vehicles involved. The cause is under investigation.

Seattle faces a week of cloudy skies, mild temperatures in the 60s, and intermittent rain showers, with a 20% chance overnight and increasing to 50% on Sunday. The National Weather Service predicts a mostly cloudy week ahead.

The Tacoma Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 4th for the Tideflats Steering Committee Draft Subarea Plan, discussing zoning and the Shoreline Master Program, with additional meetings for public input.

Governor to sign the BEAM Act for road safety in response to a fatal crash, mandating intelligent speed assistance devices for repeat speeding offenders.

Bellevue's new Office of Housing is making progress in affordable housing, while King County proposed a significant sewer rate increase, eliciting city council response. Council also welcomed interim councilmember Vishal Bhargava.

The leader of a drug ring with Aryan gang ties, Bryson Gill, was sentenced to over 17 years for drug trafficking, money laundering, and firearms offenses.

Tacoma has updated its email to @tacoma.gov and launched a new city website to improve communication, accessibility, and security, with uninterrupted email service during the transition.