Kirkland City Council's upcoming meeting will cover legislative agendas, utility rates, policies, and DEI plans, with options for public participation in person or online.

Kirkland City Council invites residents to help shape the 2025-2026 city budget, prioritizing public safety, parks, and inclusive housing, through engagement like the City Budget Pop Quiz.

Pierce County's wellness dog, Everest, has shifted towards healthier habits, focusing on wellness as a core part of his daily routine and morale-boosting activities within the Sheriff's Department.

Capoeira Life, a non-profit in South Seattle, offers free Capoeira Angola programs to empower youth, funded partly by the NMF, promoting self-expression and community values.

Seattle IT and the City of Seattle focus on digital equity during Digital Inclusion Week, despite the existing digital divide reported by the City of Seattle's 2024 Technology Access and Adoption Report.

Seattle honored fallen firefighters with a memorial service, reading out the names of those lost since 1891, followed by traditional ceremonies and a city-wide "Light the Night" event.

The Bellevue Police and BEST are hosting a free seminar to train the hospitality industry on preventing human trafficking, focusing on recognition and reporting practices.

Clark County will honor businesses and individuals enhancing the lives of those with disabilities at the Disability Employment Awareness Month Awards on Oct. 9 at Clark College, with both in-person and virtual attendance options.

The Tacoma Public Library seeks two trustees for its board. The role entails governance and policy-setting to reflect and serve the community's diverse population. Candidates must live in Tacoma and will undergo training in open government practices.

Seattle City Light highlights the advantages of public ownership during Public Power Week, emphasizing benefits like affordability and accountability to the community.

Seattle is advancing the Fort Lawton redevelopment into mixed-use areas. Input is sought on environmental impacts and community needs. Public sessions are scheduled for October 2024.

The new roundabout at Larch Way/Logan Road and Locust Way in Snohomish County is now open, promising to ease congestion and improve travel for 10,000 daily vehicles.

A man named Everest has been released from prison after a mistaken identity case, collected his belongings, and aims to reintegrate with society's norms.