Seattle Public Utilities has launched a new Customer Review Panel with diverse members to advise on utility rates, conservation, and environmental policies.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is set to meet in Spokane to address wildlife management issues, including agreements with Native tribes and disease threats.

A man was arrested for DUI and illegal gun possession after crashing his vehicle into a barrier on the Spokane Street Bridge in Seattle. A female passenger was hospitalized but stable. The bridge is closed for repairs.

The Seattle area is set for varied weather, with a sunny afternoon today and possibilities of rain over the weekend, per the National Weather Service.

A no-swim advisory has been issued at Houghton Beach Park due to high bacteria levels; health authorities warn against swimming for both people and pets.

The Seattle City Council passed a bill to fight commercial sexual exploitation, targeting violence and creating SOAP orders against buyers and promoters.

Vancouver City Council endorses Proposition 4, a tax levy to fund additional police and resources, which voters will decide on in the General Election.

A Snohomish couple, Ilya and Sophia Tsaruk, died while snorkeling in Maui, leaving behind their son and an unborn child. They are remembered for their community involvement.

Seattle Home Fairs, hosted by the SDCI, offer community guidance on home improvements and regulations, including information on permits, inspections, and rental laws.

Vancouver received a $10 million loan to address PFAS contamination at Water Station 4, adding to $25 million in total funding for the water quality project.

Bellevue is offering permit fee waivers for affordable housing construction to address the housing shortage. Eligible units must remain affordable long-term for low-income households.

Seattle City Council revived SODA and SOAP orders, which Councilmember Tammy J. Morales criticizes as ineffective, advocating instead for evidence-based strategies from the City Auditor's report.

Seattle City Council has passed the SODA ordinance, empowering courts to ban those convicted of drug offenses from specific drug problem areas, part of a broader safety initiative.