Snohomish County invites residents to meetings about its first Community Wildfire Protection Plan to learn about wildfire preparedness and evacuation strategies.

Washington state Sen. Bill Ramos has passed away, confirmed by House Speaker Laurie Jinkins, who praised his dedication and service to the state legislature.

Thurston County Auditor's Office is hosting a Passport Fair on May 3 for residents to apply for or renew passports, with walk-in service and photo services available.

Bellevue is holding a public hearing on May 5 to discuss housing and human services needs, influencing the 2026 Community Development Block Grant plan.

City Council selects Vishal Bhargava, a Planning Commission member, to replace Councilmember John Stokes, with Bhargava to run in November's election.

Kirkland City Council held a meeting discussing the extension of the homelessness plan deadline, adoption of a two-year work program, Earth Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and a proposed Iceplex/Community Center.

Vishal Bhargava is appointed to Bellevue's City Council, replacing John Stokes who is stepping down for family reasons. Bhargava will begin on May 2 and serve until election results in November.

Washington State's Governor Ferguson signs HB 1461, a clean energy bill introduced by Rep. Chris Stearns, aiming to streamline the expansion of clean energy infrastructure.

Washington's House Bill 1811, endorsing a mental health co-response model, awaits the Governor's signature after Senate approval. It emphasizes collaboration between first responders and human services professionals for crises.

Washington state's House Bill 1215, signed by Governor Ferguson, ensures pregnant individuals' end-of-life care decisions are respected by removing the pregnancy exclusion clause from advance directive laws.

The Thurston County Auditor's Office won the EAC Clearinghouse Award for its voter education video series and was recognized for a public transit accessibility initiative.

Governor Ferguson has signed HB 1549 to refine responsible bidder criteria, boosting apprenticeship opportunities and simplifying processes for contractors in public works.

Clark County is hosting a property tax relief event on April 25 for seniors and disabled persons, offering assistance in applying for tax exemptions at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center.