Seattle's OSE promotes eco-friendly back-to-school practices, emphasizing the use of local foods, reusable containers, composting, and alternate transport to reduce carbon footprint and waste.

Seattle's IT department highlights AI's role in improving digital equity, focusing on public services like housing, education, and healthcare, especially for underserved communities.

The Garfield Super Block in Seattle's Central Area will undergo improvements for accessibility, recreation, and aesthetics, initiated by Seattle Parks and Recreation with contractor A-1 Landscaping and Construction.

ADS seeks feedback from King County residents over 60, with disabilities, or caregivers for focus groups or a survey to shape service communication strategies. Engagements are in August and September 2025, with incentives for participation.

The Kirkland Police Department invites the public to join its 2025 Community Police Academy, offering insight into law enforcement operations through an eight-week program.

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department blog gives a virtual ride-along experience with Deputy Nathan Betts, showcasing law enforcement's diverse duties on the Key Peninsula.

The Kirkland TDC extended the deadline for Explore Kirkland tourism grant applications to August 18, 2025, targeting events that attract overnight visitors.

Increased alert in San Juan County, Washington, due to multiple reports of potential mountain lion sightings; authorities and WDFW are investigating the encounters.

Vancouver, WA will vote on Proposition 5 to fund 13 more police officers through increased property taxes, a revised version of last year's rejected Proposition 4.

High bacteria levels close Houghton Beach Park's waters for swimming, with health officials advising the public to avoid the water. The rest of the park is open.

Seattle's Festival Sundiata's Black Arts Fest celebrates its 45th year with a free, family-friendly event showcasing African American culture through arts, music, food, and more at the Seattle Center.

Seattle announces Play Streets Week from September 5-14, 2025, allowing residents to turn their streets into play areas. Applications for hosting are due August 25.

The WDFW is encouraging new hunters to complete their required hunter education in the summer, as fall hunting season approaches and fewer courses will be available. They offer both in-person and online hybrid courses.