Burien voters will decide on a levy to fund public safety efforts, reflecting rising costs and community needs for services such as police and infrastructure improvements.

RAN General Partnership and owner Rick Alamwala settled with Washington's Department of Ecology over unauthorized water use, agreeing to pay $15,000 of a $20,000 penalty and install water meters.

K9 Bronco joins the Pierce County Sheriff's Department, completing 400 hours of training with Deputy Finch to tackle tasks like tracking and evidence recovery.

Toxic algae blooms in Pattison Lake prompt health advisories against water contact due to high levels of the liver toxin, Microcystins, exceeding recreational safety limits.

Clark County will test its voting equipment on October 14, 2025, to ensure accuracy for the elections, with public viewing at 1408 Franklin St. Results will be posted on election night.

Seattle and King County were fined by the Washington Department of Ecology and the EPA for sewer overflow violations, impacting water quality and environment. The fines support the Coastal Protection Fund and stem from consent decrees.

Snoqualmie's LTAC has opened applications for 2026 tourism project funding; local organizations can apply by October 15, 2025, using the city’s lodging sales tax revenue.

Bellevue is set to discuss housing and human services in a public hearing to aid low- and moderate-income residents, focusing on access to essentials and services.

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.