Volunteer artists turned a graffiti-ridden wall into a 4,000-square-foot environmental mural in Clark County, aided by Public Works and led by advocate Vicki Holman and muralist Ana Gabriella.

Two members of a drug trafficking group linked to Mexico were sentenced to prison in Seattle; one got five years and the other 20 months, with seizures of drugs and weapons mentioned.

Seattle's OLS reached a settlement with Rivas Painting for PSST ordinance violations, totaling $112,734.05 in worker payouts and an additional $8,288.59 to the city.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a $14.7 million safety initiative to reduce gun violence through prevention, intervention, and support services in high-risk neighborhoods.

The National Weather Service predicts a sunny week for Seattle with clear nights until the weekend when a more unsettled pattern with a slight chance of rain is expected.

Mayor Jon Nehring hosted a "Coffee Klatches" session at Marysville Civic Center for residents to discuss city matters, with access extended through Facebook Live.

North Bend is seeking feedback from entrepreneurs on proposed signage regulation changes through a survey and is also rating city services to aid local businesses.

Tacoma's Equity in Contracting Program offers an "Access to Capital" panel for local entrepreneurs on October 27 at Tacoma Public Utilities Auditorium.

Washington's Governor and the State Department of Ecology introduce the ZEVergreen initiative to promote zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) access among residents.

A suspect was arrested in Tacoma for second-degree murder and first-degree assault after a shooting that left one dead and another critically injured.

A Washington tax preparer pleaded guilty to filing false returns, costing the U.S. Treasury over $5 million. He also faces a concurrent sentence for other crimes.

A Tacoma shooting left one dead and another critically injured. Police investigate the incident as a homicide with no clear link to a recent nearby tragedy involving a 12-year-old boy.

Seattle's forecast indicates sunny days with highs near 70-73 degrees, clear nights in the low 50s, and a chance of rain from Thursday night into the weekend.