Former SDOT Director Greg Spotts led notable initiatives to modernize Seattle's transportation, including the Vision Zero program and a 20-year Seattle Transportation Plan. His tenure saw increased traffic safety and infrastructure projects.

National Burn Awareness Week focuses on preventing home burn accidents, highlighting risks of scalds, especially for children, and promotes safety measures like monitoring kitchen activities and checking smoke alarms.

WSU Tri-Cities merges history and architecture in a course that reveals how segregation influenced urban design, aiming to educate future architects about discrimination in built environments.

A suspended Ziply Fiber permit in Sammamish is expected to resume, allowing infrastructure updates, while residents can report disruptions. Nearby Redmond is also facing a temporary road closure due to development.

A man was fatally shot in Renton while trying to stop a suspect from stealing his car. The police are searching for the armed suspects and asking the public for information and video footage.

Puyallup City planners announced the transformation of 9th Ave SW into a "Festival Street," starting construction on February 3, 2025, causing long-term road closures.

WSU's LGBTQ+ Center celebrates its 30th anniversary with a reception, exhibit on activism history, and a drag show.

Tacoma prepares for upcoming snow with plows and de-icers targeting main roads, but not residential streets; the city advises residents on winter prep and offers resources for navigating the weather.

Seattle police investigate a homicide in the Central District after a man was found shot early morning and later died.

Bellevue City Council approves over $1.8 million for affordable housing projects, including senior homes and units for vets, those with disabilities, and families.

A man was shot and killed early Saturday in Seattle's Central District; the suspect fled and remains at large. Police are investigating the incident amidst concerns over gun violence in the city.

Seattle is expected to experience snowy and rainy days with low temperatures and an 80% chance of precipitation, according to the National Weather Service.

Washington state legislators consider a bill to mandate ISA devices in vehicles for habitual speeders and those resuming driving post-suspension for racing or excessive speeding.