Pierce County is developing a five-year plan to tackle homelessness, aligning with Washington State's goals and including community engagement and diverse stakeholder input.

The Pierce County Community Development Corporation is investing $750,000 in land banking to promote affordable housing in areas of high demand outside Tacoma. Applications open until May 1.

A missing pilot was found deceased at the crash site of his plane near Whiskey Dick Mountain, east of Ellensburg, by officials with search efforts concluding in a grim discovery.

WSDOT and agencies are intensifying their search for a red, white, and blue Cessna 150 missing near Ellensburg after departing from Yakima. They're analyzing radar data and urging the public to report sightings.

Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources is starting a free seminar series about dementia, with the first session on March 19, to provide education and support for caregivers and those affected.

Washington and Rhode Island AGs condemned AG Pam Bondi's threats to fire DOJ staff over political beliefs, asserting such actions are illegal and a threat to justice.

King County Sheriff's Office and the King County Housing Authority are offering free anti-theft steering wheel locks to public housing residents to deter vehicle theft.

Pierce County has launched a $70,000 environmental grant program for watershed improvement, accepting diverse applicant proposals until April 30, 2025.

A coalition of attorneys general obtained a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from cutting NIH funding for health research, as per the Washington State Attorney General's report.

Seattle anticipates a sunny to partly cloudy weekend with potential showers, with temperatures in the low to mid-50s, according to the National Weather Service.

Washington's Attorney General sues Renton Collections for not informing consumers of their rights related to medical debt, seeking restitution and fines.

Washington State's Attorney General has joined a lawsuit aiming to halt the alleged illegal firing of federal employees, a process not driven by financial needs.

Kirkland invites residents to focus groups on homelessness, emphasizing community involvement in developing its action plan and the recent successful public forums.