Betty Lau's article "Stories in Place: Grandpa’s Room (West Kong Yick)" reminisces about living above a business in Seattle's Chinatown and the community support among Chinese families.

Magnuson Off Leash Area in Seattle will close from Feb 19-21 for maintenance, with alternative dog parks available as listed on Seattle Parks and Recreation's website.

Seattle OED transforms M5 Creative into a hub exclusively for film, extending leases till Dec 2025, to enhance the industry's growth and job retention.

Clark County Public Health urges residents to recycle used batteries at designated sites to prevent environmental harm and protect sanitation workers from fires and explosions caused by improper disposal.

Bellevue reschedules City Hall celebration of Black artists to Feb. 19 after weather delays, spotlighting 21 local Black artists in the "Voices Unbounded" exhibit.

Seattle held its Housing Celebration at Sweetgrass Flats, with officials and the community recognizing housing progress, including investments of $108.2 million for affordable homes. Success stories highlighted the impact on individuals’ lives.

Sammamish invites residents to discuss the Bike and Pedestrian Mobility Plan at a workshop on February 26, offering both in-person and online participation.

The Everett Chamber launched the Everett Nonprofit Collaboration Roundtable to aid local nonprofits in sharing resources and aligning services, inviting leaders for its first meeting.

Bellevue reports a 6% drop in crime in 2024 and the hiring of 46 new police officers, while adjusting land use code for design quality and creating an IT-driven Innovation Forum.

Snohomish County Public Works have plowed 16,000 miles to ensure road safety during winter weather, prioritizing critical routes and staying prepared for ice and snow.

The King County DNRP focuses on environmental stewardship with habitat restoration, infrastructure upgrades, waste management, and park expansions to protect wildlife and improve community well-being.

Winter weather in Bellevue leads to event cancellations and meeting shifts, affecting activities like the Black History Month art exhibit and city meetings.

King County Metro installs new, stronger barriers in buses to protect drivers after increased assaults, including a fatal stabbing of driver Shawn Yim.