Seattle is seeking five new members for its Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board to recommend fund allocations for health and nutrition programs. Applications are open until January 17.

The Tacoma City Council appointed seven experts to the new Urban Design Board to guide large-scale developments and promote design excellence in the city.

Pierce County Human Services is enhancing funding to support those facing homelessness through initiatives that strengthen the Coordinated Entry system, assist diverse populations, and foster collaborations with landlords to increase housing options.

Seattle's weather forecast anticipates a week of continuous rain with high humidity and temperatures around 40-50 degrees. Rain chances will increase to 40% tonight, 70% on Thursday, and 80-90% over the weekend.

Detectives in Pierce County are seeking public assistance in the 1978 cold case homicide of William Church Jr., whose remains were found in the Ashford/Elbe area over 40 years ago.

Seattle seeks volunteers for its Neighborhood Matching Fund Community Review Panel to evaluate grant applications, with a focus on aiding BIPOC projects. Application deadline is February 14, 2025, and selected members receive a $1,000 stipend.

The Seattle Police Department received a $1.5 million DOJ grant to improve investigations and evidence testing in sexual assault cases, focusing on backlogged rape kits and cold cases.

A man in a Seattle apartment complex rammed into cars while trying to escape police, leading to his arrest and the discovery of suspected meth in his possession.

The Vancouver City Council approved the 2025-26 budget, focusing on community safety, homelessness, and climate action, with $1.5 billion for operating and $600 million for capital projects.

The Tacoma City Council approved a $4.7 billion budget focusing on public safety, mental health, and youth programs, while addressing a structural deficit and planning infrastructural improvements.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a car in Seattle, and the driver, who showed no signs of impairment, is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.

Seattle's Mayor Harrell praises the Buprenorphine Pilot Program, enabling paramedics to administer buprenorphine for opioid overdoses, emphasizing its role in advancing healthcare responses to addiction.

The Washington Attorney General's Organized Retail Crime Unit has charged three individuals with felony retail theft, involving a "double-dipping" scheme for over $48,000 in goods.