Seattle's Procurement Transformation project, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies and supported by the Harvard Kennedy School, has made municipal contracting more accessible, especially for BIPOC-owned firms.

Clark County Board of Health extends the application deadline for a seat on the Public Health Advisory Council to boost educational sector representation.

A 19-year-old man was arrested after leading police on a chase in a stolen U-Haul truck in Kent, ending in SeaTac with no injuries reported. Officers involved are on administrative leave pending an investigation.

The SR 99 tunnel in Seattle will undergo its first inspection, leading to two weekends of closure in October, plus concurrent closures of the Ballard Bridge and parts of I-5.

Seattle homicide detectives are investigating after a man was fatally stabbed in Rainier Valley. The incident occurred in an apartment on 33rd Avenue South, with police and K9 units responding but no suspect yet apprehended.

Seattle tech worker Shabnam Pilisuk sentenced to 30 years for creating a website promoting incest and child abuse.

Bellevue Police seek help identifying a suspect for repeated vandalism of an LGBTQ+ Pride art installation, involving dangerous driving and significant property damage.

Bellevue's BelRed neighborhood develops into an arts district, with cultural attractions and support for local artists, highlighted in the city’s Lake to Lake news show.

Seattle residents can expect mild weather today before rain arrives tomorrow, with a 30% chance of precipitation and increasing clouds tonight. Rain is certain on Friday, easing into a partly sunny weekend before a wet pattern resumes next week.

Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore was reinstated after a brief leave for improper use of a city asset; he received verbal counseling but no intent to mislead was found.

Seattle Police Department investigates a daytime shooting in West Seattle that resulted in the death of a 57-year-old woman on Southwest Hudson Street.

Clark County's outdoor burn ban has been lifted due to anticipated cool, wet conditions reducing wildfire risks, although permits are still required for burning yard debris.

Seattle's OLS is seeking proposals for a project to educate employers about domestic worker labor laws, allocating $60,000 for a six-month initiative.