Marysville City Council approved a $450 million budget for 2025-2026, adding two new jobs and avoiding tax hikes while increasing utility costs to manage inflation.

The Evergreen State Fair Park is hosting Holiday Spark, a festive event with a bazaar, live entertainment, and a charity drive from December 5-8 in Monroe.

After a brief closure due to a controversial TikTok video showing a potential food safety issue, FOB Sushi reopens with a perfect health score and a statement addressing the incident.

Pierce County Executive-elect Ryan Mello has formed his leadership team, including Scott Nicholson, Julie Murray, and Jaime Smith. Starting in January 2024, he will focus on challenges like housing and public safety.

The City of Redmond has outlined Redmond 2050, a plan aimed to support the local economy, enhance the quality of life, and promote job diversity, by supporting local businesses and tourism.

Seattle highlighted utility assistance efforts and partnerships at the Energy, Utility, and Resource Summit, attended by over 150 people, including a key focus on the Utility Discount Program.

The City of Tacoma invites individual artists to apply for the 2025-2026 Tacoma Artists Initiative Program grants by January 27, 2025, emphasizing inclusivity and community engagement.

Deputy Mayor John Hines will host a "Senior Summit" on Dec 7, 2024, at Eliseo Senior Living, Tacoma, to discuss issues facing the aging population, revisiting the Age-Friendly City Action Plan.

A rape suspect was arrested in Graham after a standoff with Pierce County deputies, having barricaded himself and an accomplice in a home following a failed traffic stop.

The 12Ks of Christmas event in Kirkland on December 15 will cause traffic delays and road closures near Marina Park, with towing for vehicles in restricted areas.

Bellevue Police responded to a homicide in Crossroads, where an 87-year-old man is detained and an 86-year-old woman was found deceased with stab wounds. The incident, not posing further threat, is under investigation.

The article provides a forecast from the National Weather Service for Seattle, predicting foggy mornings, sunny skies, and an eventual shift to rainy weather later in the week.

Redmond is starting phase three of the RCC project, which will enhance the city trail and improve pedestrian crossings. Work on NE 40th Street will also begin to upgrade and widen sidewalks. Interruptions with lane closures are expected.