Seattle police are investigating a West Seattle shooting that seriously injured a 22-year-old woman, potentially linked to domestic violence. The suspect remains at large.

Seattle police arrest an 18-year-old man for a series of violent convenience store robberies, with over 80 incidents tied to his group. Two associates were also arrested, including possession of a "ghost gun."

Washington State Department of Health disciplines health care providers, overseen by its Health Systems Quality Assurance Division. Public access to provider's license status and disciplinary records is on their website.

The Seattle area anticipates a wet weekend with a 40% chance of rain and possible urban flooding due to heavy rainfall, as warned by the National Weather Service.

Bellevue seeks public feedback on its 2026-2030 Sustainable Bellevue Plan to shape its sustainability goals, including achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

Washington's Employment Security Department schedules a webinar for Aug. 21 to offer assistance to state workers affected by job disruptions, covering unemployment benefits and reemployment services.

Thieves staged a smash and grab at a West Seattle jewelry store, stealing $2 million in goods. The midday heist involved four masked individuals who broke display cases and threatened employees, escaping quickly before the police arrived.

Incarcerated individuals at Washington Correction Center complete a civics course aimed at preparing them for community re-entry and active citizenship after release.

North Bend enacts Stage 1 water restrictions due to low Snoqualmie River flow, with Stage 2 starting August 20 to conserve water amid varied summer temperatures.

Ramp meters on I-5 between Chehalis and Centralia go live next week to ease traffic and collisions, with WSDOT monitoring to adjust as needed for optimal flow during peak hours.

Renton City Councilmember Carmen Rivera received a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities for completing a program that enhances governance skills.

Residents of Buckley, WA, are invited to a meeting on August 21 to discuss options for the future of the SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge, which was closed due to structural issues.

WDFW awards $1 million for wildlife diversity projects in Washington to protect species at risk, with ongoing and new initiatives benefiting from the funding.