Bellevue has widened a parking‑code review that could reduce or eliminate minimum off‑street parking as new state laws reshape what's required. City staff will run outreach and the planning commission will vet changes this year.

A man died from a gunshot at Celebration Park Apartments in Federal Way. Police have not made any arrests, and the suspect is still at large following a reported altercation.

A man in his 60s died in a Lynnwood duplex fire Monday night; a firefighter suffered minor injuries. Four others were displaced but unharmed. The cause is under investigation.

Puget Sound Fire promotes Community Risk Reduction Week to prevent fire emergencies through education and strategic planning, emphasizing the need for community involvement in safety measures.

Issaquah Police arrested an individual twice in one week for violating the same protection order, with arrests following incidents of false identification and unauthorized proximity to the protected person.

Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue begins training for the new recruit class 26-01, as they enter the pre-academy phase to develop essential firefighting skills.

Firefighter John Hopkins was praised for excelling in JATC Step 2A training, a crucial phase in firefighter education, emphasizing practical skills, as highlighted by Valley Regional Fire Authority.

The Federal Way Blue Bridge Program connects those in crisis with immediate resources, offering aid such as shelter and transportation, and relies on community support to operate.

A vote this week could strip ladders and catwalks from Gas Works Park’s towers after several climbing‑related deaths, pitting safety against preservation. The board will weigh the parks department’s proposal and preservationist pushback.

A Seattle man was taken into custody following a series of bank robberies after leaving a note in a Goodwill changing room. Authorities recovered stolen cash and linked him to multiple incidents, including a robbery at Columbia Bank on Broadway Avenue East.

Kiln has leased space at Fremont Lake Union Center for its first Washington location, pitching boutique amenities and tours ahead of a late-2026 opening.

A high-speed crash early Monday sent a car into a pond in Issaquah; firefighters pulled the vehicle and two people were found uninjured while police took the driver into custody.

UW lifted suspensions for students involved in the IEB takeover, but King County prosecutors say they still need more investigative materials before deciding on charges.