Rob Lloyd has begun his role as the new Chief Technology Officer for the City of Seattle, carrying extensive experience from various technology leadership positions in several states.

The Bellevue City Council is backing a plan to transform the Wilburton "auto row" area into a mixed-use community near transit hubs as part of the city’s urban revitalization efforts.

Snohomish County launched the SR-530 Broadband Project to provide broadband to over 4,000 local entities, with $17 million in state and federal funding.

Chris Sprague was named May Employee of the Month for his outstanding commitment and service in the Kent Police Department, where he serves as a Police Training Administrator and Range Master.

Snohomish County announces a Stage 1 burn ban from July 1 through August 31, 2024, allowing only small recreational and cooking fires under strict conditions due to high fire risk.

Seattle is considering new measures to curb illegal street racing, including increased fines and social media monitoring, in response to public safety concerns.

A Stage 1 burn ban will be in effect from July 1 to August 31 in unincorporated Snohomish County due to high fire danger, permitting some recreational fires under strict conditions.

Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka organizes a community meeting to address public safety after a fatal shooting near Alki Beach.

Washington State, under Attorney General Bob Ferguson, has formed an AI Task Force with tech experts and advocates to address AI’s societal impact and establish ethical guidelines.

Brig. Gen. Gent Welsh has been appointed as Washington's next adjutant general, overseeing the state's Army and Air National Guard and Military Department.

The Kirkland City Council met for a hybrid meeting, adopted budget amendments, designated Juneteenth, discussed Marina Park redesign, and promoted accessibility through live streaming and open records.

The Washington State Supreme Court ruled that the Attorney General can challenge local government actions that infringe on civil rights, focusing on alleged discriminatory evictions in Sunnyside.

Seattle Public Utilities is seeking a consultant for its waste composition studies to inform its solid waste strategies, with a budget of $825,000 to $1,125,000 over five years.