The Marvin Road Corridor Improvement Project in Thurston County will start on September 9th and is expected to continue until summer 2025, causing traffic delays.

The Blewett Fire has closed Highway 97 over Blewett Pass due to a 7-acre blaze, with various firefighting resources deployed and no current evacuation orders.

A delivery driver was shot and had his truck stolen on Whidbey Island. The suspect, Adam Belanger, was later arrested and faces robbery and assault charges.

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers proposed a $3.06 billion budget to sustain public services without workforce or program cuts, despite challenges like inflation and loss of federal aid.

Washington State Ferries cancels the sale of two retired vessels to Nelson Armas due to towing failures and defaults on contractual obligations, with allegations of poor crew treatment also surfacing.

Seattle Public Utilities introduces text notifications for emergency water outages to quickly inform residents and businesses, aiming to improve response times and customer service.

Community honors Ruth Dalton in Seattle after her death during a carjacking; leaders and residents express their condolences and call for positive action.

Seattle's Monorail fares will rise on Jan 1, 2025, including a $0.50 increase for adult one-way tickets, with public comments open until Oct 21, 2024.

An online open house details the SR 509 construction projects affecting SeaTac, Burien, Kent, and Des Moines, with the final phase starting and completion by 2028.

A family was arrested by Bellevue Police for crimes including assault and burglary after an incident at Taco Bell escalated into a broader investigation.

Bellevue offers free "Art of Listening" workshops to improve communication skills, led by Marci McReynolds from the Bellevue Conflict Resolution Center.

Several suspects used a stolen SUV to crash into and burglarize Hashtag Cannabis in Redmond, marking the fifth such incident at the shop within a year.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Seattle, warning of potential health risks from high temperatures and advising the public on safety precautions.