Washington State, with 20 other states, secured a court order halting Trump's administration's plan to cut the Department of Education's staff by half and outsource services.

Kraemer-Scarsella Joint Venture is selected as the contractor for the last phase of Washington's SR 167 Completion Project, set to begin construction in mid-2026.

A 30-year-old man died in a high-speed car crash in South Seattle after his vehicle struck a light pole and ended on train tracks. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred on East Marginal Way South.

Pierce County offers free cancer prevention seminars with Dr. Suzanne McMurry, focusing on nutrition, exercise, and stress management, hosted at various local venues.

Washington's Free Fishing Weekend is set for June 7-8, allowing fishing without a license, except for certain species. Conservation rules still apply, and Discover Pass parking fees are waived.

Governor Bob Ferguson leads a coalition’s legal challenge against President Trump's tariffs, claiming they are illegal and harmful to Washington's economy.

Seattle forecasts sunny days with intermittent showers towards the end of May, temperatures ranging from the 50s to low 80s, and a potential for rain increasing by mid-week.

Tukwila invites communities to its Fifth Annual Juneteenth event for remembrance and celebration at Sullivan Center, featuring performances, a keynote speaker, and refreshments.

Governor Ferguson appointed Debbie Driver as the new Legislative Director and named Bea Rector as the Acting Secretary of DSHS, succeeding the retiring Cheryl Strange.

Deputy Betts completed his third Police Unity Tour in 2025, honoring fallen law enforcement officers in a physically demanding ride ending at the DC memorial.

WSDOT seeks public input through a survey on signage effectiveness for Keller Ferry outages on State Route 21, aiming to improve notifications and potentially secure funding for sign upgrades.

Governor Bob Ferguson of Washington opposes Congress's cuts to Medicaid, arguing they would harm vulnerable populations including long-term care recipients, opioid treatment seekers, and newborns.

Seattle's Select Committee moved the 'middle housing' bill forward, aiming to diversify housing in traditionally single-family zones by permitting multiplexes. The full Council votes on May 28.