Renton City Council adopts a Comprehensive Plan for 2024 after extensive community involvement to guide growth and address issues such as affordable housing and transportation for the next 20 years.

Mayor Harrell expressed condolences for the murder of Metro bus operator Shawn Yim and promised to improve transit safety after a transit levy passed, allocating $9 million for enhanced security.

The Hylebos Bridge in Tacoma has reopened, easing traffic flow for the local community and businesses. Contact Steve Carstens at [email protected] or (253) 591-5263 for more info.

WDFW invites public input on resident native trout management at a virtual town hall on Jan. 9, 2025, to help shape the draft policy, emphasizing conservation and sustainable fishing.

A man has been arrested for a series of violent robberies at Seattle massage parlors, following a coordinated police effort involving detectives and SWAT.

The Seattle OLS announces a $1.1 million BOEF for business-labor law education, aimed at partnering with local organizations to enhance compliance, especially in BIPOC communities.

Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz was fired for an alleged affair with an employee, which Diaz denies, following evidence including a romantic letter.

Pierce County is seeking a consultant to review its Coordinated Entry system in efforts to refine the housing referral process and enhance equity. Applications are due by January 15, 2025.

Tacoma City Council will decide whether to vote on the Tacoma Streets Initiative II in April 2025, aiming to improve transportation infrastructure with increased utility and property taxes.

The City Council passed a recycling tax deduction to support sustainability and the Climate Action Plan, effective January 1, 2025, with expected annual revenue of $975,000, promoting increased recycling efforts.

Pierce County launches an initiative to create a Youth Homelessness Coordinated Community Plan, seeking consultants to guide the effort and utilize $150,000 in funding.

A Seattle metro bus driver was fatally stabbed during an early morning altercation near the University of Washington, with the suspect still at large.

Governor Jay Inslee of Washington proposes a 1% wealth tax to address a $12 billion budget deficit, alongside budget cuts including closing a women's correctional center.