North Bend is hosting two free recycling events: a yard waste collection at the Public Works building and a document shred event at City Hall, both on the same Saturday morning.

The Issaquah community held a meeting to discuss local issues, with a digital version available online for those who missed it, encouraging active engagement and communication with city officials.

Bellevue is hosting a Residential Permitting Expo on October 25 at City Hall, offering access to Development Services staff, workshops, permitting information, and activities for children.

Lake Stevens calls for applicants to join its Planning Commission, an advisory body on city planning issues. Meetings are held monthly, with eligibility requirements for residents. Applications are due by October 24, 2025, at 5 p.m.

Tacoma starts preservation of its Municipal Building to fix decades of damage, costing over $20M, with a $4.5M Phase 1 funded for east/west facades by 2026.

Washington State DNR offers a new notification service for prescribed burns, allowing residents to sign up for alerts via email or text about controlled fires in selected areas.

Tacoma City Council sponsors "Trick or Streets" to close neighborhood streets for safe Halloween and Dia de los Muertos celebrations, as part of efforts to enhance pedestrian safety and community enjoyment.

Issaquah promotes eco-volunteering through programs like Green Issaquah, offering opportunities in park restoration, sustainability campaigns, and emergency response training.

Marysville is offering grants for projects aiding vulnerable residents, focusing on public facilities, infrastructure, and services for the homeless and low-income groups.

Tukwila launches The People's Project, allowing residents to decide on the use of a $100,000 fund for local improvements, embracing a participatory budgeting approach.

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office's Clothing Drive was a success, garnering numerous donations of children's apparel and shoes for local domestic violence shelters, as detailed in their Facebook post.

Pierce County invites residents to weigh in on a five-year homelessness plan through a virtual session on Oct. 15, with options for online feedback until Oct. 16.

The City of Everett announces its 2026 grant funding plan, offering $850,000 in CDBG funds and additional funds through AHTF and HOME programs, with applications open and meetings slated for October 13, 2025.