Tacoma is replacing the Sustainable Tacoma Commission with the new Climate and Sustainability Commission, seeking applicants for four seats including a youth position. Members will oversee the city's Climate Action Plan and sustainability efforts.

Seattle police arrested a 19-year-old man for assault and recovered guns with extended magazines after he brandished a firearm at victims from his car.

Tacoma received a $4 million grant from Washington State's Department of Commerce to support economic growth and assist communities impacted by the war on drugs, with funding for loans, grants, and business support.

Tacoma observes Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday as an official day, closing municipal offices while maintaining essential services like waste collection and allowing free public parking. Public libraries also close in honor of his legacy.

Washington state lawmakers are considering a bill to address sales tax sourcing issues that disadvantage the City of Kent's finances and residents' quality of life. Kent seeks to correct the fiscal imbalance created by the 2008 tax structure change.

Pierce County experienced various property crimes, including a burglary, vandalism, and a hit-and-run, with subsequent investigations and an arrest reported by the Sheriff's Department.

Edmonds Police are requesting public assistance to identify suspects involved in a waterfront shooting on January 9, where a young man and his sister were endangered around 2:30 AM.

A collision on northbound I-405 at NE 44th St in Renton blocked the right lane and off-ramp, causing recommended use of alternate routes. Details on the timeframe for reopening are not provided.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are returning to Seattle for a preliminary visit before the Boeing Seafair Air Show in August, bringing with them their iconic F/A-18 jets.

Chief Justice González swore in eight new troopers to the Washington State Patrol after they underwent a streamlined training process for experienced officers.

Two narcotics operations in Seattle's Chinatown-International District resulted in three arrests for drug-related charges, including the unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.

An SUV crashed into a Silverdale Starbucks, injuring one customer and disrupting the store's calm atmosphere. The crash, which sent a 70-year-old woman flying from her chair, occurred around 12:30 PM.

The Washington State Ferries experienced an increase of nearly 500,000 riders in 2024, marking a 2.6% rise from 2023, with over 19.1 million passengers.