P-Patch Giving Gardens donated over 40,000 pounds of produce to Seattle food banks and meal programs in 2024, displaying community spirit and support for those facing food insecurity.

Seattle Parks and Recreation will close various facilities for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day but keep golf courses, the Amy Yee Tennis Center, and parks open.

The City of Bothell is seeking volunteers for city boards and commissions, including a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion advisory committee. Applications are open until February 21, 2025.

Snohomish County and the SBA are offering low-interest loans to residents impacted by a windstorm, with damages exceeding $5.5 million and limited state support available.

Tacoma received a $4 million grant from Washington State's Department of Commerce to support economic growth and assist communities impacted by the war on drugs, with funding for loans, grants, and business support.

Chief Justice González swore in eight new troopers to the Washington State Patrol after they underwent a streamlined training process for experienced officers.

MLK Day affects Seattle's waste collection schedule, causing a one-day delay in Northeast and parts of Central Seattle, while other areas remain unaffected.

Issaquah offers free CERT training to residents, covering emergency preparedness, medical procedures, and disaster response, with registration now open for spring sessions.

The Seattle/King County Clinic is seeking volunteers for its upcoming free healthcare event from April 24-27, to help provide medical, dental, and vision services to those in need.

Renovations to Seattle's historic Washington Hall honor its legacy of inclusion, with upgrades funded by Historic Seattle Grant and Seattle ARTS Cultural Facilities Fund, enhancing accessibility and preserving the venue's multicultural history.

Communities across the country celebrated Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, showing gratitude to police with treats and thank-you cards, highlighting strong community-police relationships.

Seattle will honor late bus driver Shawn Yim with a public memorial and a procession of transit vehicles. Delays in bus service are expected due to the event.

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.