Everett high school teacher John Doty has been charged with possessing and distributing child pornography, involving images of very young children. He was fired from Archbishop Murphy High School and held on $250,000 bail.

Seattle gears up for two art exhibitions and live jazz at ARTS at King Street Station in March, featuring Shruti Ghatak's "Myths to Mundane" and the youth-curated "Fresh Perspectives" for the City's art collection.

Seattle's SDOT introduces the Music Venue Zone program to improve parking and loading for musicians at live venues, with permit applications now open.

WSDA links contaminated raw pet food to avian flu in domestic cats; one cat euthanized, another being treated. Owners urged to avoid raw diets and seek vet care for symptoms.

Seattle Sounders advance in the Concacaf Champions Cup, set to play Cruz Azul after beating Antigua GFC. FC Cincinnati also progresses, with Kévin Denkey's consistent scoring.

Seattle Police arrested a man for a racially motivated assault in First Hill where he attacked a victim with punches and kicks while using racial slurs. He faces Assault in the 2nd Degree and Hate Crime charges.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will host an online meeting on March 4 to discuss proposed fishing restrictions near state ferry terminals.

Seattle's Elliott Bay Connections project will start in 2025, enhancing Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks with improved pathways, amenities, and landscapes, funded by private philanthropy and managed by the Downtown Seattle Association.

Seattle Parks and Recreation announces the opening of Cheryl Chow Park in Rainier Valley on April 5, 2025, with festivities planned to honor the former councilmember.

Tacoma commuters experienced a disruption due to urgent repairs on I-705's attenuator, leading to a two-hour closure of the northbound Stadium Way off-ramp.

Tacoma City Council passed resolutions reinforcing protections against discrimination for various communities and supporting transgender rights, aligning with state laws.

Dujie Tahat was named Seattle's Civic Poet for 2025-2026, succeeding others including Shin Yu Pai. Mayor Harrell praised the role's impact on community engagement. Tahat plans to intertwine poetry with city policymaking.

Renton initiates the "Feet on the Street" project to improve recycling through direct feedback to over 9,000 households, building on a pilot and partnership with the Department of Ecology and The Recycling Partnership.