Renton starts 2025 with new City Council leaders and is pushing its agenda for the legislative session. It's also aiding bomb-cyclone victims and promoting community events like the Polar Bear Plunge and Civic Academy.

The Kirkland Fire Department is offering CPR, AED, and First Aid classes with certification options, aiming to prepare residents for emergency situations.

The Marysville Wedding Show at the Marysville Opera House will provide planning resources for couples on January 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with various vendors present.

Lake Stevens residents can meet Mayor Brett Gailey for casual chats at Starbucks on January 15 and 20, as part of a push for open communication and community engagement.

Washington State Patrol Chief John R. Batiste offers condolences to those affected by recent violence and emphasizes the importance of public safety and vigilance without living in fear.

Kirkland invites the community to celebrate Lunar New Year on February 1, 2025, at the Peter Kirk Community Center and the Kirkland Teen Union Building, offering cultural activities and performances.

Tacoma reinstates glass recycling at all drop-off locations in collaboration with Portland's Glass to Glass, recovering from 2024 market disruptions that led to glass landfilling.

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department released popular videos including humorous and action-packed moments, like 'K9 Bronco vs Naked Guy' and 'Sarge has got Speed', to connect with the community.

Seattle's economic department announces a Retail and Ground Floor Revitalization Analysis to revamp 11 neighborhoods, partnering with design firms and community groups, aiming to complete by July 2025.

The Therapy Fund Foundation is improving access to mental health care in Seattle's Black communities, expanding services and promoting culturally responsive care in partnership with Seattle Human Services.

Major Alycia McKinney has left Bellevue PD to become deputy chief at the Port of Seattle Police starting January 6. Her contributions to community policing and formation of the CCAT in Bellevue are notable.

The Seattle Police Department honored the memory of Officer John T. Clancy, Jr., who died in 1949 after a drunk driver hit him while on motorcycle patrol.

Jewish communities across the U.S. are celebrating Chanukah with menorah lightings, emphasizing resilience amid rising antisemitism and educating about the festival's origins and history of perseverance.