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.

A federal judge has blocked DHS and HHS from using Medicaid data for immigration enforcement, siding with states likely to win on claims of federal overreach.

Seattle's IT department highlights AI's role in improving digital equity, focusing on public services like housing, education, and healthcare, especially for underserved communities.

Pierce County created a $25 million reserve fund to protect community services from potential federal budget cuts, aiming to ensure continuity for contractors and vulnerable populations.

Seattle's weather forecast predicts a clear, sunny day with highs near 74°F, transitioning to rain in the evening and the coming days, with chances of precipitation ranging from 80%-90%.

Pierce County Council approved a budget ordinance, creating a $25 million contingency fund to protect against federal funding cuts and reallocated $800,000 for food insecurity.

The Washington State Department of Transportation announces overnight closures of I-5 in Lewis County for paving, with detours and work set to improve road safety.