Bindi Lassige has been appointed as Bellevue's new director for human resources and diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives, succeeding the retiring Joy St. Germain.

Governor Bob Ferguson spent a week at Western State Hospital to understand its operations, meet staff and patients, and observe infrastructure projects like the new forensic hospital.

Seattle's weather forecast includes a mix of clouds, sun, and intermittent showers today, with a 50% chance of rain and mid-50s temperatures. Evening may see a 20% chance of rain with partly cloudy skies and low 40s temperatures.

Seattle voters approved the FEPP levy, investing $1.3 billion in education, including affordable childcare, mental health services, free college tuition, and vocational training.

Bellevue is allocating $235,000 to local efforts to counteract food insecurity exacerbated by federal funding cuts, benefiting thousands of households and students.

WSP is intensifying patrols near WSU for Thanksgiving travel, focusing on SR 26, SR 195, and I-90. They aim to reduce speeding, distract driving, and DUI incidents, advising travelers to check WSDOT updates and prepare for winter driving.

"Train Dreams" premieres at North Bend Theatre, featuring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and William H. Macy, with scenes shot in Snoqualmie, depicting early 20th-century Pacific Northwest life.

Major road closures will affect Bay Area commuters in Bellevue and Bothell due to WSDOT construction, with sections of southbound I-405 and SR 522 closed over the weekend.

Clark County is revising its Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, with a new study analyzing unincorporated lands' agricultural potential. The study informs future land use, with public input opportunities planned for 2026.

Seattle Police made an arrest in a 1994 cold case involving the murder of 14-year-old Tanya Frazier; DNA evidence linked Mark Anthony Russ, 57, to the crime.

Snoqualmie residents are invited to discuss the 2026 Property Tax Levy at a City Council meeting on November 10, with a proposed increase of 0.82% in revenue.

Tacoma announces a technology upgrade, causing service outages in November, affecting customer services like utility bill payments and vendor invoice management.

The National Weather Service forecasts a week of rain and strong winds for Seattle, with high chances of precipitation and gusty conditions continuing into next week.