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.

The Seattle Thunderbirds held a charity hockey game to honor first responders, followed by their match against the Silvertips, with proceeds supporting related charities.

The City of Kent is holding a reception on January 6 to honor the swearing-in of elected officials, including the Mayor and Councilmembers, encouraging community engagement.

Marysville offers a Ceramic Design class to create winter-themed plates, with dishwasher and microwave safe designs, and provides a social and creative outlet.

Marysville introduces a weekly hula class, blending traditional Hawaiian dance with modern elements, led by Yolanda Ku-uipo Taufa’asau-Vincent, starting January 8 for all ages.

The article discusses hula classes in Marysville, led by Yolanda Ku-uipo Taufa'asau-Vincent, beginning January 8, which mix traditional and modern elements for all ages.

Marysville Community Center introduces a Youth Crochet Club for children aged 10-15, aiming to teach crochet skills while encouraging social interaction and fine motor skill development.