Sammamish Police Department welcomes K9 Falco, a German Shepherd, to their force, enhancing public safety efforts with advanced training in tracking and suspect apprehension.

North Bend Mayor Mary Miller proclaimed the city a Purple Heart City to honor wounded or fallen military service members, with the announcement made at a Council meeting.

North Bend Mayor Mary Miller has started the process to designate North Bend as a Purple Heart City to honor military personnel injured or killed in service.

Alishia Topper leaves the Washington State Housing Finance Commission after an 8-year tenure marked by housing initiatives and development of affordable homes in Clark County.

Washington Governor Ferguson signed an executive order to enhance partnerships with Tribal Nations, focusing on collaboration and respect for tribal sovereignty.

Washington's AG Nick Brown leads a coalition opposing Trump's bid to send National Guard troops to Chicago without state consent, citing concerns over federalism and civilian control of the military.

Washington and Massachusetts lead a multistate brief to the Supreme Court, supporting state power to issue investigative subpoenas without federal court interference.

Washington state's voting for the November 4 general election begins, with over 5 million ballots sent to registered voters for various local and statewide issues.

The Seattle OLS settled with Ba Mien Seafood Market for alleged PSST and Wage Theft Ordinance violations, resulting in the market paying $74,581.92 to 98 workers and $1,383.74 to the city.

Tacoma has filed an appeal seeking a stay on the recent Superior Court Order that mandates Initiative 2 to appear on the February 2026 ballot, claiming legal errors in the trial court's decision.

The White River Bridge on SR 410 reopened early, easing local disruptions. The reopening involved quick action from the government, and affected businesses may apply for disaster loans. The Dan Evans Bridge also reopened.

Zifty Global LLC settled with Seattle OLS for violating two app-based worker ordinances, agreeing to pay $57,843.68 to 163 workers and $1,000 to the City.

AG Nick Brown and a coalition of 21 attorneys general filed an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration's defunding of Planned Parenthood, emphasizing the healthcare services at risk and defending reproductive rights.