Pierce County Council approved a budget ordinance, creating a $25 million contingency fund to protect against federal funding cuts and reallocated $800,000 for food insecurity.

Kirkland Police Chief Cherie Harris is retiring on September 3, 2025, after a career that began in 1993. Deputy Chief Michel St. Jean is the interim chief.

WDFW seeks applicants for a group to guide habitat restoration in Shillapoo Wildlife Area, focusing on ecosystem benefits and diverse stakeholder perspectives.

A record return of hatchery-raised Chinook salmon is expected at Whatcom Creek, marking a historical peak thanks to a partnership between local and tribal agencies.

Surplus multi-season deer and elk tags will go on sale in Washington this August, with 2,693 deer tags and 160 elk tags available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bellevue City Council advanced a 20-year transportation plan, launched the "Great Neighborhoods" program, appointed a new Arts Commissioner, and issued proclamations for Black Business Month and overdose awareness.

Seattle's City Light uses LiDAR technology to prevent wildfires by managing vegetation that could interfere with power lines, ensuring grid safety and avoiding power outages.

The Kirkland City Council met to honor firefighters, discuss local projects and aging community support, and plan the Kraken Iceplex and Community Center.

Tacoma City Council decides not to adopt Initiative 2 directly and instead forwards it to the Pierce County Auditor, calling for a task force to assess its implications for labor standards.

Snohomish County seeks a new member for its Boundary Review Board to oversee local governance decisions on matters like annexations and boundary mergers.

Washington's Attorney General Nick Brown sued the Trump administration for illegally withholding $9 million in climate funds, affecting state resilience programs.

The Kirkland City Council discussed the bravery of local firefighters, updates from the KTUB, planning commission recruitment, support for an age-friendly community network, and the Kraken Iceplex project in their meeting.

Washington's HearMeWA hotline provides free support to youth, serving 161 individuals across 20 counties in its first year, handling issues like bullying and mental health.