Seattle's forecast includes a cloudy week with intermittent rain and light snow, mild temperatures, and increasing chances of rain toward the weekend.

Seattle warns of heightened landslide risk in wet months, advising property owners to maintain drainage and seek professional advice for vulnerable areas.

Councilmember Bob Kettle from Seattle addresses confusion over drug policy, affirming no policy change and supporting both law enforcement and diversion programs like LEAD for public drug use issues.

Seattle City Council has updated the SDCI fees for 2026, including a 6.5% increase for most fees and an 18% increase for construction-related permits, while incentivizing seismic retrofits with reduced fees.

Lakewood reports its first year without homicides in decades, with significant drops in burglaries, larcenies, and vehicle thefts. Police credit new technology and strategies.

Seattle City Council has sworn in Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Dionne Foster, with Joy Hollingsworth appointed as council president, focusing on community service and key issues.

Seattle's Neighborhood Matching Fund is accepting applications for community projects, offering up to $50,000 for large initiatives and $5,000 for smaller ones.

Sarah Rumbaugh, sworn in for a second term as Tacoma City Council Member, focuses on local business growth, creating living wage jobs, tackling domestic violence, and enhancing tree coverage, with Mayor Ibsen endorsing her approach to homelessness.

Mayor Anders Ibsen was sworn in at Tacoma's first City Council meeting of 2026, emphasizing public safety, housing, economy, infrastructure, and transparent governance.

Tacoma City Council approved a 0.1% Criminal Justice Sales & Use Tax to enhance community safety and support vital services, effective from April 1, 2026.

Joe Bushnell, a Tacoma City Council Member, was named Deputy Mayor. The City Council confirmed his appointment in January, celebrating his prior military service and community engagement. Bushnell has served on various committees and regional boards.

Issaquah invites hikers of all levels to explore its trails, highlighting the Senator Bill Ramos Memorial Trailhead as a starting point for diverse hiking experiences.

During a routine patrol in downtown Seattle, officers confiscated a large fixed-blade knife from a 35-year-old convicted felon. Despite the seizure, the suspect was released while authorities consider charges.