The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium introduced a sea lion pup named Pepper to the public; she was born on June 6 and is now 31 pounds. Pepper learns swimming from her mother, Eloise.

Seattle has been granted $5.5 million by FEMA to install air-conditioning in five library branches to combat extreme weather and serve as resilience hubs.

Multiple closures on SR 520 and I-405/SR 167 corridor in Washington, including bridge and highway maintenance, are scheduled for Aug. 23-26, with WSDOT advising commuters to anticipate delays and plan accordingly.

The NWS forecast for Seattle includes overcast skies, a high near 70°F, and a 50-60% chance of showers, with temperatures expected to stay in the low 70s and upper 50s through the weekend.

The Route 48 project in Seattle is now complete, offering a new bus lane, improved signals, and better infrastructure for more reliable bus service between Mount Baker, Central District, and UW.

Pierce County allocates over $4M for housing aid to address homelessness, seeking proposals for permanent and rapid rehousing programs using HUD funds.

Washington State Patrol seeks information on an August 17 hit-and-run involving a motorcycle on state Route 542, with efforts to locate a white Nissan Murano ongoing.

Seattle Police arrested a man for DUI after he crashed into a building; he and his passenger, who later confronted a firefighter, both sustained minor injuries.

A storm in Everett led to the rescue of paddle boarders and a missing kayaker. Multiple agencies joined the search, but the kayaker remains unlocated.

Seattle police arrested a man linked to an attempted burglary and a separate homicide after finding a firearm during an eventful night in West Seattle.

Seattle Police arrested a man for a stabbing in Bitter Lake; the victim was hospitalized but stable, and the suspect was booked after a delay for medical evaluation.

The National Weather Service in Seattle predicts a week of showers and possible thunderstorms, with high chances of rain and consistent temperatures around 70 degrees.

Seattle police arrested a suspect involved in multiple mail thefts in West Seattle, recovering stolen items and a firearm. Charges include Theft of Mail and Unlawful Carry of a Pistol.