Bellevue is seeking public feedback for its 20-year watershed management plan to sustain local waterways. The plan aims to protect ecosystems and enhance stream health. Input can be provided online until July 31.

Seattle has risen to 6th place in the national ParkScore index, with 99% of residents living within a 10-minute walk of a park, highlighting their investment in quality public spaces.

Seattle is hosting earthquake response drills to prepare residents for emergency scenarios on June 1 and June 9, with training in information management and resource sharing.

Seattle celebrated Global Accessibility Awareness Day with virtual events to improve digital access for disabled residents, aligning with WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines and emphasizing compliance responsibility.

A dog named Raider was rescued by firefighters after falling down an abandoned mine shaft in Pierce County, near Buckley. He was safely returned to his owner.

Seattle's Department of Construction and Inspections invites public input to enhance green building incentives as part of the city's carbon reduction efforts.

Two events on Memorial Day at Capitol Campus will honor veterans with a ceremony at 10 a.m. and a motorcycle run at noon, impacting traffic and parking.

Jubilee in the Community, with Bellevue's support, offers free home upkeep assistance to local residents facing financial or physical limitations. Applications are open until June end.

Emil King has been appointed as the new director of Bellevue's Community Development Department, bringing over 20 years of experience in urban planning. He will start on June 1, focusing on the city's growth and comprehensive planning.

Snohomish County celebrates its agricultural heritage by inducting farms into the "Centennial Farm" club at the Evergreen State Fair, recognizing farms over a century old.

Renee Cox, a crisis responder supervisor from Kirkland, was named a finalist for the Hometown Heroes award for her contributions to mental health response and law enforcement training.

Brian Myers runs Tabletop Village, a Pokémon card shop that doubles as a community hub in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, fostering family involvement and gaming enthusiasm.

Snohomish County will unveil a Veterans Memorial plaque honoring 18 local military members who died since 9/11, during a Memorial Day ceremony by the Stillaguamish River.