Bellevue City Council passes the 2026-2030 Sustainable Bellevue Plan for a greener future and modifies the 2026 State Legislative Agenda for local needs.

Washington State has begun the vitrification process at the Hanford nuclear site, a significant step in the site's cleanup, years after the deadline, with continuous pressure from the state's Attorney General's Office.

Seattle City Council passed a tax initiative to fund addiction treatment with an 8-1 vote, aiming to address the city's public safety and drug crisis.

Federal judge issues a preliminary injunction against the USDA's request for states to provide SNAP recipients' personal information, following a lawsuit by Washington AG Nick Brown.

Washington State's Hanford Site began turning nuclear waste into glass, a milestone for environmental protection and sustainability, in a process known as "hot commissioning."

Issaquah ballots for the general election are mailed, with drop boxes opening October 16th. Registration updates are due by October 27th, and 16 and 17-year-olds can pre-register.

Bellevue has picked four tech firms for AI projects in its Civic Innovation Challenge, aiming to improve city services with initiatives like vendor monitoring and aiding in finding lost items.

Mayor Bruce Harrell of Seattle signed an executive order focused on preserving the city's urban tree canopy, including through incentives and policy changes.

Court orders $7M against scammers for probate fraud in Washington, having exploited approximately 200 estates by illegitimately gaining control and fees.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell urges the community to support the Mariners during their postseason run, reflecting on the sense of unity and pride the team inspires.

Attorney General Nick Brown and 21 other attorneys general condemned the Trump administration for what they see as a retaliatory attack against NY AG Letitia James, standing in solidarity after a judge's ruling against Trump in a business fraud case.

Clark County is mailing ballots for the Nov 4 election, with instructions for obtaining replacements or digital ones, and outlines voter registration deadlines.

Washington state invests $700,000 from its SRF to create 270 jobs, focusing on family-wage roles in local industries with significant private funding and a commitment to sustainability and economic development.