King County Local Services has launched a survey for North Bend residents to share road and intersection safety concerns for potential future funding of improvement projects.

White River High School students, led by Mrs. Turgeon, produced a video with a local deputy, highlighting the Foothills community's spirit, which received praise from the Pierce County Sheriff's Department.

The Issaquah Police Department joins the Pink Patch Project to raise breast cancer awareness, selling pink patches to support Footprints of Fight, a charity aiding families battling childhood cancer.

Kirkland and King County are providing free gun lockboxes to residents at an event focused on promoting firearm safety, taking place at City Hall on September 29.

Bellevue celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with "Bellevue Fiesta Latina," featuring music, food, culture, and a concert by Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra.

Pierce County Executive Ryan N. Mello proposed a $3.5 billion budget for 2026-2027 with a 3% increase and cost-saving measures, prioritizing public safety, infrastructure, and community programs.

The Washington Department of Ecology launched the Air Quality Community Grant Program to address pollution in South King County, where residents have shorter lifespans due to poor air quality.

The article stresses the importance of fireplace safety, providing tips such as annual chimney checks, using chimney caps, and proper ash disposal to prevent residential fires.

Sammamish focuses on sustainability, with a goal to reduce greenhouse gases by 50% by 2030 and 96% by 2050, fostering community engagement with initiatives like the 'Sustainable Sammamish Guide' and Energy Smart Eastside program.

Volunteer artists turned a graffiti-ridden wall into a 4,000-square-foot environmental mural in Clark County, aided by Public Works and led by advocate Vicki Holman and muralist Ana Gabriella.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a $14.7 million safety initiative to reduce gun violence through prevention, intervention, and support services in high-risk neighborhoods.

Mayor Jon Nehring hosted a "Coffee Klatches" session at Marysville Civic Center for residents to discuss city matters, with access extended through Facebook Live.

Tacoma's Equity in Contracting Program offers an "Access to Capital" panel for local entrepreneurs on October 27 at Tacoma Public Utilities Auditorium.