Seattle City Council approved new regulations for after-hours lounges to address violence, with Council President Sara Nelson leading the unanimous vote.

Seattle police arrested a 32-year-old man for drug possession, finding meth, fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and suspected fentanyl pills in North Seattle.

Bellevue, near Seattle, launches Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an art exhibit, including various art forms representing AANHPI culture, from May 1-29. Registration is required for the opening reception on May 2.

The Washington AG sued Seattle Public Schools for failing to accommodate pregnant and nursing staff, with claims of retaliatory actions for those seeking adjustments.

The FBI intensifies its search for a suspect linked to a Tesla charging station attack in Lacey, labeling it as domestic terrorism and seeking public video evidence.

Seattle police arrested 10 individuals, seized drugs, and impounded vehicles in a narcotics sting in Belltown and Little Saigon, with some officers sustaining minor injuries.

Seattle City Council voted 6-0 for new safety regulations for after-hours lounges to address nightlife violence. The ordinance requires lounges to maintain licenses, employ security, install cameras, draft a safety plan, and allow police access.

Washington's Democratic leaders propose a new revenue program taxing the wealthy and large corporations to generate $12 billion for education and state services.

The WDFW has set the 2025-2026 Washington salmon fishing seasons, focusing on conservation and recovery of endangered stocks, with promising increases in pink salmon and quotas for Chinook and coho.

WDFW invites public comment on maintaining the endangered species listing for pinto abalone and highlights recent restoration efforts showing some positive signs.

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program in Snohomish County offers low-income seniors $80 benefit cards to buy local produce, with applications open until May 5, 2025.

Two women from Bremerton, WA are indicted on charges of financial fraud involving identity theft, with one pleading not guilty. Losses are estimated at $620,000 with 278 victims. Trial is set for June 16, 2025.

The Senate passed HB 1491, the Transit Oriented Development bill, aiming to boost housing near transit hubs in Washington, backed by bipartisan support and spearheaded by Rep. Julia Reed.