Snohomish County is accepting applications for funds to create affordable housing, with over $1 million available for the fiscal year 2026. Virtual information sessions are mandatory for applicants.

Seattle anticipates heavy weekend rain, with the National Weather Service predicting up to 1.5 inches in lowlands and 3-5 inches in mountains, raising flood and runoff concerns.

North Bend is beginning infrastructure improvements, causing road closures on 5th and 6th Streets and Main Avenue, with detours in place and construction expected to finish by January 2026.

A suspected DUI driver crashed into a construction zone near Tacoma Narrows Bridge, prompting road closures and a hazmat response due to struck radioactive equipment. No injuries were reported.

WSDOT plans to convert a signalized intersection on Bainbridge Island into a roundabout to enhance safety, involving community input in the planning stages.

Washington state's unemployment rate remained at 4.5% in July 2025, with job growth in the private sector and declines in the public sector and construction.

New 4-way stop at 3rd Street and Ballarat Avenue in North Bend aims to improve safety, especially with school season nearing. Road markings and signage have been updated, including eye-catching flags on stop signs to alert drivers to the change.

Governor Bob Ferguson has appointed Angela Ramirez as the new Secretary of the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, effective September 22.

Seattle invests $2.75 million in community projects to promote food equity, benefiting 18 groups with grants of $85,260 to $100,000 each, for initiatives like food distribution and Indigenous sovereignty.

A man with a history of fleeing was arrested in Seattle for outstanding warrants after a foot chase and being tased by police, who also found drugs and firearm accessories on him.

Seattle's OSE promotes eco-friendly back-to-school practices, emphasizing the use of local foods, reusable containers, composting, and alternate transport to reduce carbon footprint and waste.

Washington State Department of Health disciplines various health care providers, including revoking licenses and denying applications, ensuring professional standards across health care professions.

Washington State Patrol seeks public assistance in identifying the driver of a white pickup truck involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Interstate 5 on July 30, resulting in a pedestrian's death.