The Puyallup Police Department updated on flood conditions, road closures, and drone monitoring near the Milwaukee Bridge as river levels rise. Residents are advised to prepare for potential evacuation.

Chief Barnes will continue serving as the head of the Seattle Police Department, emphasizing crime prevention, community engagement, and workforce development as priorities.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed a new contract with the Seattle Police Officers Guild to expand the CARE Department's crisis response teams, aiming to improve public safety and accountability.

Commencement Bank, Tacoma Venues & Events, and Nourish Pierce County host "Hams for the Holidays" to aid food-insecure families on December 19th at the Tacoma Dome.

The Seattle OLS settled a wage theft case involving a childcare employer who failed to pay severance and later withheld wages; a $5,316 settlement was reached.

Seattle's 2026 budget, approved by Mayor Harrell and the City Council, aims to transform the city's transportation network for safety, inclusivity, and preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Douglass-Truth Branch of the Seattle Public Library celebrates its 50th renaming anniversary with festivities featuring the Garfield Jazz Quartet.

Seattle Police arrested a man for burglary, responding to an incident on Exeter Avenue Northeast where he entered a home through a window. The home was empty, but caught on camera. The suspect had prior convictions and a nationwide felony warrant.

The Chelan County community is mourning Justin Lasater, found deceased in his car in the Columbia River after going missing on December 2nd. The investigation is ongoing.

Thurston County secures over $1.25 million for a new Evacuation and Agricultural Center at the county fairgrounds, with aims to enhance safety and support agriculture.

Linnaea Jablonski is appointed as Tacoma's new Human Resources Director with nearly 20 years of experience, including roles in Olympia and Fairfax County. She starts on February 9, 2026.

Heavy rain causes flooding and triggers weather advisories in the Seattle area, with several rivers under flood warnings and concerns for landslides increased.

Councilmember Bob Kettle praised Seattle's public safety achievements, citing increased police staffing and lower crime rates, and emphasized the need for ongoing collaboration.