Seattle encourages residents to apply for permits for Play Streets week (Sep 5-14), a community-building initiative to turn streets into play areas. Deadline to apply is Aug 25.

WSDOT completed a key phase of the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge preservation in Seattle, improving safety and traffic flow. It's part of the larger Revive I-5 project, with interruptions planned around the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Three individuals have been arrested by Tacoma Police for a November 2024 homicide. The arrests occurred on January 6 and August 15, 2025, with all suspects charged with First Degree Murder.

The J Street Neighborhood Greenway in Tacoma's Hilltop area is opening, with a celebration at Edna Travis Park featuring a family bike ride and a unique ride-through streamer ceremony.

AG Nick Brown and a coalition are suing the DOE for cutting funds for state energy programs, which could impact energy efficiency, grid resilience, and affordability.

Seattle Police continue probing the Golden Gardens Park shooting, with the suspect released pending further investigation and the victim undergoing surgery.

The National Weather Service reports a sunny week for Seattle with mild temperatures around mid-70s and calm winds, potentially reaching into the low 80s on the weekend.

Bellevue Police discovered a body deceased for weeks near Landerholm Circle SE, with no signs of foul play evident, sparking an ongoing investigation.

The Renton Police Department in Washington introduced K9 Jagger, a new German Shepherd, for community safety tasks after completing intensive training.

6th Avenue SW in Burien will be closed on August 18 for utility installation related to the 148th Avenue SW Intersection Improvements Project, with marked detours available.

Issaquah Police arrested a man found asleep at the wheel with drug paraphernalia, admitting to fentanyl use; he was charged with control of a vehicle while impaired.

Seattle Parks and the Kraken's One Roof Foundation are partnering to upgrade the Hubbard Homestead Sports Court, including features for basketball and street hockey, and seek community input at an open house event.

Aryan gang drug leader Yehoshua Kilp received a 14-year sentence for running a drug ring linked to prison gangs and overdoses; a large coordinated law enforcement effort resulted in arrests and seizures.