Dinah Stephens of Seattle Human Services is improving the city for seniors, anticipating a shift in demographics with aging citizens soon to outnumber children.

The Washington state House passed a bill to ban police from using the hog-tying restraint, invoked by a case where a man died after being restrained in such a manner.

Washington state is poised to raise the legal marriage age to 18, with House Bill 1455 having passed both legislative chambers and awaiting the governor's signature.

Washington lawmakers pass a bill mandating increased security measures for gun shops, including bars, grates, and surveillance systems to prevent theft.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell presents a new transportation plan aiming for safer, more accessible city streets, which will now be reviewed by the City Council.

Seattle Public Utilities won National Environmental Achievement Awards for its Apprenticeship and RV Wastewater programs, which improved workforce development and reduced pollution.

King County and Tukwila invest in support for asylum-seekers, with the county providing a $1 million grant and Tukwila offering space for a heated tent.

Six people were arrested at a Seattle City Council meeting after protests for migrants' housing turned disruptive, leading to a curtailed public commentary period and charges of trespass and obstruction.

Burbs Burgers has closed all its Seattle locations due to rising costs and economic challenges, despite owner Josh Henderson's search for investors. The chain's shutdown reflects broader issues in the city's restaurant industry.

CVS Pharmacy agreed to pay over $88,000 to 38 workers and a penalty for violating Seattle’s Secure Scheduling Ordinance by not paying for employer-initiated schedule changes.

A Seattle City Council meeting was disrupted by protesters, delaying proceedings that included honoring the late Senator George Fleming. The disturbance was quickly managed and the council resumed normal operations.

Seattle's OPCD is seeking professionals for three RFPs to aid in Equitable Transit Oriented Development, focusing on strategy, consulting, and utilization of remnant parcels.

Seattle is redirecting $11.7 million from the KCRHA to its own Human Services Department to manage contracts for outreach and homelessness prevention. Critics fear this move could disrupt regional homelessness efforts.