Bellevue launches a $1.8 million grant program for local nonprofits to develop arts and cultural facilities, offering support and professional grant writing assistance.

Washington State activates state fire assistance to counter wildfire risks in the Lower Columbia region, deploying resources and maintaining an alert status.

I-405 in Renton, WA, will be shut down in both directions from July 12 at 11 p.m. to July 15 at 4 a.m. for construction work related to the I-405 widening project. Traffic detours are planned, but congestion is expected.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed legislation for a $1.55 billion Transportation Levy to be on the November 2024 ballot, after a unanimous City Council vote.

Pierce County has received a $1.8 million grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to help low-income households switch to energy-efficient appliances, reducing energy costs and emissions.

Seattle's Landmarks Preservation Board will review the University Way Apartments for potential landmark status at its meeting on August 7, 2024. Public comments are welcome.

The Seattle City Council has passed legislation to convert commercial buildings into residential units to address the city's housing crisis, a key facet of Mayor Bruce Harrell's Downtown Activation Plan.

The Seattle City Council passed a $1.55 billion Transportation Levy to improve safety and maintenance, with a focus on infrastructure and oversight, funded by property taxes.

A 29-year-old man was shot in Seattle's Mount Baker neighborhood, with emergency services responding just before midnight. He is in serious but stable condition; no suspects are currently in custody.

WSP is investigating an early morning shooting on an I-5 onramp in Columbia, where a motorist's car was hit by gunfire. No injuries reported; suspect vehicle last seen entering southbound I-5.

The NWS issued a heat advisory for Seattle, advising precautions against heat-related illnesses and suggesting staying indoors, checking on others, and staying hydrated.

Seattle Public Utilities seeks a consultant team for the California Ave SW Culvert replacement at Fauntleroy Creek, focusing on design, community outreach, and environmental sensitivity, with a project value up to $7 million.

Kirkland residents are invited to give input on the redevelopment of the former Houghton Village Shopping Center into a community hub during an Open House at City Hall.