Bellevue reports a 6% drop in crime in 2024 and the hiring of 46 new police officers, while adjusting land use code for design quality and creating an IT-driven Innovation Forum.

A man was seriously injured in an early morning shooting near a Rainier Valley hookah lounge; Seattle Police and Fire Departments responded, with no suspects in custody.

A 65-year-old man from Washington has been sentenced to 90 months for drug trafficking, linked to Aryan prison gangs, after a two-year federal investigation.

An RV fire in Everett resulted in one death and one critical injury. Hoarding conditions hindered the response; a PUD worker helped rescue a woman. The cause is under investigation.

Pierce County deputies handle various emergencies including domestic violence and mental health crises, as well as mail theft, as shared in a blog post that highlights their commitment to peaceful resolutions.

Snohomish County Public Works have plowed 16,000 miles to ensure road safety during winter weather, prioritizing critical routes and staying prepared for ice and snow.

Seattle's Luna Park Cafe was burglarized early on February 5, with thieves stealing 540 eggs and other breakfast items. Police seek information to find the suspects.

Washington State challenges President Trump's executive order cutting federal healthcare funding for gender-affirming care, citing constitutional violations.

The WDFW proposes new rules for Dungeness crab fishing to prevent marine life entanglements, seeking public input on gear marking updates and restrictions.

Washington's AG filed a lawsuit against an order limiting gender-affirming care funding, backed by Minnesota and Oregon, citing it as illegal and cruel.

The Federal District Court ruled that Burien's permit requirement for religious encampments does not violate religious freedoms, dismissing most claims from Pastor Miller and others.

The King County DNRP focuses on environmental stewardship with habitat restoration, infrastructure upgrades, waste management, and park expansions to protect wildlife and improve community well-being.

A fire in Seattle's Bitter Lake area left a woman in critical condition; firefighters used a defensive strategy as the house was engulfed in flames. The cause is under investigation.