A no-swim advisory has been issued at Houghton Beach Park due to high bacteria levels; health authorities warn against swimming for both people and pets.

The Seattle City Council passed a bill to fight commercial sexual exploitation, targeting violence and creating SOAP orders against buyers and promoters.

Vancouver City Council endorses Proposition 4, a tax levy to fund additional police and resources, which voters will decide on in the General Election.

A Snohomish couple, Ilya and Sophia Tsaruk, died while snorkeling in Maui, leaving behind their son and an unborn child. They are remembered for their community involvement.

Seattle Home Fairs, hosted by the SDCI, offer community guidance on home improvements and regulations, including information on permits, inspections, and rental laws.

Vancouver received a $10 million loan to address PFAS contamination at Water Station 4, adding to $25 million in total funding for the water quality project.

Bellevue is offering permit fee waivers for affordable housing construction to address the housing shortage. Eligible units must remain affordable long-term for low-income households.

Seattle City Council revived SODA and SOAP orders, which Councilmember Tammy J. Morales criticizes as ineffective, advocating instead for evidence-based strategies from the City Auditor's report.

Seattle City Council has passed the SODA ordinance, empowering courts to ban those convicted of drug offenses from specific drug problem areas, part of a broader safety initiative.

Seattle man indicted for armed carjacking near Lumen Field and faces federal charges for carjacking and firearm use.

Seattle's weather will clear up today with a high near 68°F, turning partly sunny Thursday with similar temperatures, and a mild chance of rain in the evenings. The pleasant mid-60s highs continue into the weekend with mostly cloudy skies.

Reed Excavating will close the southbound lane of 124th Avenue Northeast in Kirkland for roadwork from September 23 to October 14 as part of Totem Lake area upgrades.

Seattle is harnessing solar energy to advance its sustainability goals, installing photovoltaic systems on park buildings to contribute power to the grid, despite the city's reputation for cloudy weather.