Officials urge caution due to a rise in drownings in King County and highlight factors like cold waters, lifeguard shortages, and inequitable access to swimming lessons.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for several areas, including Seattle, with temperatures expected to reach the upper 80s and 90s, posing health risks.

Seattle Police seek public help to identify a suspect in a Queen Anne bank robbery, where a female reportedly stole money from Wells Fargo on June 28.

A man was arrested in Seattle for stealing a car at gunpoint during a Facebook Marketplace meetup, prompting police to warn about the risks of online sale meetups.

The Atlantic Street Center is expanding services for diverse, underprivileged communities in South Seattle and nearby areas, addressing educational, behavioral, and violence survivor needs.

A 28-year-old motorcyclist died in a collision with an SUV on Aurora Avenue in Seattle. The SUV driver is cooperating with the police; no impairment is suspected.

Pierce County reports a 23% rise in homelessness and prepares to debate an interim ordinance to establish Temporary Housing Communities, with a public hearing scheduled for July 9.

Seattle's SDOT reminds drivers that school zones still require caution during summer, with active programs and children present, and that speeding fines apply.

Seattle is addressing climate challenges by establishing resilience hubs, with plans to integrate them into vulnerable communities as regular social spaces that can serve as emergency refuges when needed.

Open Doors for Multicultural Families aids individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in San Francisco through cultural and linguistic support, promoting inclusivity and accessibility within diverse communities.

Seattle City Council has adopted a spending plan to address the housing crisis, focusing on homelessness prevention and utilizing the $970 million Housing Levy to assist low-income residents.

Seattle police are investigating a crash on Aurora Avenue North that killed a 27-year-old female motorcyclist involving an SUV, with no impairment signs from the SUV driver.

Seattle's Mayor Bruce Harrell announced legislation for a new shore power facility at Pier 66 to reduce cruise ship emissions, pending Seattle City Council review.