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.

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.