Seattle's Mayor Harrell addressed a school shooting at Garfield High School, expressing solidarity with the victims and calling for stronger local gun safety laws.

The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation allowing the Seattle Fire Department to tear down or fix hazardous vacant buildings to improve public safety.

The Select Committee on Seattle's 2024 Transportation Levy holds its final public hearing before the City Council vote, focusing on safety, oversight, and support for vulnerable groups.

Pierce County won three Clearie Awards from the EAC for exceptional election practices, including signature envelope rework, an observer program, and a new "I Voted" sticker.

Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz is reportedly leaving his position amid a series of allegations of misconduct within the department. He has been re-assigned to special projects by Mayor Bruce Harrell.

The Kirkland City Council is addressing homelessness and safety, discussing school zone cameras, and refuting homelessness rumors in their latest meeting.

Snohomish County opens applications for $15 million in funds to increase affordable housing and tackle homelessness, with a June 17 deadline for proposals.

The Bellevue City Council is discussing code amendments to support the city's tree canopy goal, reviewing housing services for vehicle residents, and planning for economic development ahead of the World Cup.

Mayor Harrell is seeking a new at-large member for Seattle's Landmarks Preservation Board, responsible for guiding the city's historical preservation efforts.

Governor Jay Inslee urges regulators to reevaluate a proposal for the Horse Heaven Wind Farm Project in Central Washington to maximize its green energy potential.

Seattle's search for a homelessness czar is stalled as two leading candidates withdrew, prompting calls for a search process pause due to confidentiality breaches and internal issues.

The Seattle City Council unanimously passed a bill to streamline police hiring and address the department's staffing shortage, with only 61 officers hired from 1,948 applications in 2023.

The University of Washington settled with pro-Palestine protesters to disband their encampment; no camping citations will be issued, but other misconduct may be investigated.