Claire Sumadiwirya was unanimously chosen by Bellevue's City Council to replace Janice Zahn, who resigned due to her new role in the State House of Representatives. Sumadiwirya will focus on public safety, education, growth, and quality of life.

Claire Sumadiwirya was unanimously appointed to Bellevue City Council, filling a vacancy. The city's cleanup initiative achieved significant trash removal, and staff updated the council on legislative priorities amid a forecasted budget gap.

Seattle Children's Research Institute reports a potential cure for Dravet syndrome, a rare epilepsy, using a new gene therapy developed by Dr. Franck Kalume and his team.

The Seattle Department of Transportation outlines various travel options to Climate Pledge Arena, including transit, bike lanes, and pedestrian pathways, emphasizing planning ahead to avoid traffic.

The Thurston County Auditor's Office is undertaking a major voter verification project to ensure registration data accuracy by sending verification letters to address discrepancies and refine voter rolls.

Seattle Parks and Recreation introduces metal waste bins across 500 parks, aiming for a 75% waste diversion rate and aligning with the city's environmental goals.

Over 50 Seattle visual arts teachers attended a professional development day at the Seattle Asian Art Museum, focusing on inclusivity and diversity in art education.

Curtis Scott Grout was sentenced to 30-day home monitoring for exceeding the shrimp catch limit in Hood Canal, with 680 shrimps recovered against a legal limit of 240.

Claire Sumadiwirya was unanimously chosen by Bellevue's city council to fill Janice Zahn's seat, serving until the November election. She is committed to collaborative leadership in Bellevue.

Seattle's I-5 Colonnade Park is getting a new pump track for cyclists, thanks to a partnership with the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance. Construction began on March 12, aiming for a more inclusive outdoor space.

Pierce County received a grant for eelgrass conservation to protect underwater meadows and support marine ecosystems in Puget Sound, including carbon sequestration and fish habitats.

The Seattle Mariners announced a jersey partnership with Nintendo, featuring the video game company's logo on team jerseys for home and away games, with All-Star Julio Rodriguez as a brand ambassador.

The Fife Police is probing a fake ICE vehicle seen surveying Emish Market, a Ukrainian grocery store, raising concerns for the immigrant community's safety.