Claire Sumadiwirya was unanimously appointed to Bellevue City Council, filling a vacancy. The city's cleanup initiative achieved significant trash removal, and staff updated the council on legislative priorities amid a forecasted budget gap.

The Thurston County Auditor's Office is undertaking a major voter verification project to ensure registration data accuracy by sending verification letters to address discrepancies and refine voter rolls.

Claire Sumadiwirya was unanimously chosen by Bellevue's city council to fill Janice Zahn's seat, serving until the November election. She is committed to collaborative leadership in Bellevue.

Pierce County received a grant for eelgrass conservation to protect underwater meadows and support marine ecosystems in Puget Sound, including carbon sequestration and fish habitats.

Seattle's Mayor announced the citywide expansion of the CARE responders for non-police emergency responses, particularly for behavioral health crises, following the success of a downtown pilot.

Seattle Councilmembers Strauss and Rinck request a delay in the vote on the Stadium District rezone due to last-minute amendments and the need for thorough review and stakeholder engagement.

Tax preparer Keith Altamirano indicted for 16 counts of preparing false tax returns, costing the U.S. Treasury $5 million.

The King County Sheriff's Office commemorated the 122nd anniversary of Deputy John Williams' death from a gunshot wound sustained during a 1902 operation.

Representative Timm Ormsby discusses Washington state's response to slower revenue growth caused by inflation and higher costs, emphasizing the need for a balanced budget and a tax structure that asks the wealthiest to contribute more.

Kirkland Police Department hosts a free Gun Safety Class on April 1 to educate residents on responsible firearm handling.

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU will open its 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition on March 25, featuring work by graduating MFA students, with an artist talk on April 4.

WSDOT maintenance to close ramps in Tacoma on I-705 and SR 509 from March 24-28, with detours planned. HEAL will offer homeless services during this period.

Attorneys general from 12 states oppose Trump-era passport reforms they say harm transgender individuals by enforcing a binary gender policy, countering the inclusivity of some state-issued documents.