Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell proposes a legislation to counter restrictive covenants and improve access to food and medicine by preventing the blockage of new grocery stores and pharmacies.

Washington leads 19 states in a lawsuit against the DOJ over new rules that could restrict federal funding to services for non-documented immigrants who are victims of crime.

Pierce County allocated $3.1 million to address youth homelessness, funding six initiatives to help this demographic secure stable housing, as part of the HUD's Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program.

Washington State University (WSU) has selected Hoffman Construction Company to build a new Integrated Science Building in Pullman, aimed at enhancing STEM education and meeting workforce needs.

Seattle's minimum wage will increase to $21.30/hr starting January 1, 2026, in line with inflation adjustments.

North Bend's Mayor Mary Miller announced "Week Without Driving" to promote sustainable transportation and highlight the struggles nondrivers face in accessing essential services.

20 attorneys general, including Washington's Nick Brown, defend the safety of the abortion drug mifepristone and advocate for maintaining its availability against efforts by some Republican counterparts to restrict it.

Mayor Harrell rebuts Trump's critique of Seattle's safety, citing a decrease in violent crime and progress in police recruitment ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Seattle Mayor Harrell seeks a new architect for the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board to help oversee historical preservation. Applications are due by October 27, 2025.

Washington leads 16 states in suing HHS for allegedly imposing illegal conditions on sexual health education funding that exclude affirmative language about gender identity.

A denturist in Kitsap County, Harvey I. Cu, has had his license suspended by the Washington Department of Health due to numerous safety hazards at his clinic.

Seattle leaders oppose EPA's potential repeal of climate regulations, stressing the existing and serious impacts of climate change on the city, and the importance of maintaining GHG emission standards for public health and environmental protection.

Kirkland introduces Rep'd, a video platform pilot for residents to easily engage with their city government, enhancing transparency and community involvement.