The Vancouver City Council approved the 2025-26 budget, focusing on community safety, homelessness, and climate action, with $1.5 billion for operating and $600 million for capital projects.

The Tacoma City Council approved a $4.7 billion budget focusing on public safety, mental health, and youth programs, while addressing a structural deficit and planning infrastructural improvements.

The Tacoma City Council discussed the city's homelessness strategy, covering prevention, shelter capacity, and the transition of temporary shelters, emphasizing efforts to make homelessness rare and non-recurring.

The article discusses upcoming changes to Redmond's zoning codes, advising developers to submit applications by December 31, 2024, to secure current regulations.

Snohomish County's Planning and Development Services Department unveils a new online Permit Portal to expedite the permitting process for construction projects.

Kirkland invites residents to join focus groups for feedback on the city's podcast 'This Week in Kirkland,' looking to improve content and increase engagement.

The City of Tacoma announces workshops about its Local Employment and Apprenticeship Training Program (LEAP) to connect individuals with employment opportunities in city projects.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet at Suncadia Resort to discuss various conservation issues and land transactions from December 12-14, with a public input session on Dec 13.

Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales announces her resignation, effective January 6, 2025. A temporary successor will be chosen within 20 days, with a permanent replacement elected in November 2025.

A court upheld the use of Boeing Field for ICE deportations, despite King County's efforts to stop them, based on its values and human rights concerns.

The Tacoma City Council voted to extend a 0.1 percent sales tax for street improvements to support infrastructure, emphasizing safety features.

WDFW plans aerial surveys of bighorn sheep in SE Washington to monitor population numbers and health, focusing on the impact of pneumonia from Movi bacteria on pneumonia.

The city of Kirkland is set to adopt its K2044 Comprehensive Plan on December 10. Proceedings will start with a Special Meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by a regular council meeting for public comment and deliberation.