The Kirkland City Council addressed sewage system repairs, approved co-living housing regulations, updated zoning codes, and recognized cultural events, as well as held a study session on city services.

North Bend City Council approved an Interlocal Agreement with Snoqualmie for police services transition, ending a lawsuit and setting the King County Sheriff’s Office as the future policing body from April 2026.

Trooper Nunez, celebrated for DUI prevention, arrested an impaired driver on the day of his MADD commendation.

Deputies in Pierce County learned Russian to aid a 72-year-old woman who had fallen and couldn't communicate in English.

Seattle Children's Hospital announced 154 layoffs due to financial challenges, including decreased federal funding and rising costs. Administrative roles are most impacted, with some patient care positions also affected.

Snoqualmie allocates $316,412 to fund non-profits for essential services like food, shelter, and medical care, relying on partnerships due to lacking a city Human Services Department.

Green Snoqualmie Day will feature the planting of a Climate Change Adaptation Demonstration Forest and a fruit tree pruning workshop. Volunteers are encouraged to join.

Rep. Paul expressed disappointment at the lack of funding for Island County environmental and economic projects, planning to pursue them in the 2026 legislative session.

Thurston County officials are working on cost-cutting measures for the 2026 budget to address a structural deficit and find long-term funding for mandates.

Washington State University honors Gary Steele with the Alumni Achievement Award for his significant impact in tech and contributions to the university.

Seattle's City-Tribal Nations Summit featured collaborative planning with Tribal leaders, proposing over $9M in the city's 2026 budget for Native-focused projects like housing and healthcare.

West Coast Governors form an alliance issuing vaccine recommendations in response to CDC politicization under Trump officials, focusing on science and public health.

Megan Peyton is appointed by Clark County Council to the District Court bench, replacing retiring Judge Kelli E. Osler.