The Washington County Sheriff's Office invites teenagers to apply for its Search and Rescue team, emphasizing academics, physical health, and community service.

The Renton Regional Fire Authority emphasizes the importance of CO alarms to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

The Renton Regional Fire Authority is hiring a Finance Technician II and an HR Generalist, offering salaries from $70,956 to $111,580 with benefits, seeking motivated applicants for crucial support roles.

Over 100 cats were seized from a home in Buckley by police and animal control after an anonymous tip about squalid conditions, with some cats needing urgent medical care. Donations of crates are sought for their transport and housing.

The Seattle Thunderbirds will host a First Responder Appreciation Night featuring a charity hockey game on February 28, 2026, with proceeds supporting local charities.

Seattle warns of heightened landslide risk in wet months, advising property owners to maintain drainage and seek professional advice for vulnerable areas.

Seattle City Council has updated the SDCI fees for 2026, including a 6.5% increase for most fees and an 18% increase for construction-related permits, while incentivizing seismic retrofits with reduced fees.

Lakewood reports its first year without homicides in decades, with significant drops in burglaries, larcenies, and vehicle thefts. Police credit new technology and strategies.

Seattle's Neighborhood Matching Fund is accepting applications for community projects, offering up to $50,000 for large initiatives and $5,000 for smaller ones.

Tacoma City Council approved a 0.1% Criminal Justice Sales & Use Tax to enhance community safety and support vital services, effective from April 1, 2026.

Issaquah invites hikers of all levels to explore its trails, highlighting the Senator Bill Ramos Memorial Trailhead as a starting point for diverse hiking experiences.

Bellevue is hosting the annual MLK Health Fair with wellness activities, live jazz, and community health initiatives to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

A narcotics K-9 named Huuk from Marysville, WA, aided the police in a vehicle stop that led to the arrest of three wanted individuals and the impounding of the vehicle for a narcotics search.