Washington State Ferries is preparing for summer demand by hosting online community meetings on May 21 and 22 to discuss service plans and fare proposals.

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program in Snohomish County offers low-income seniors $80 benefit cards to buy local produce, with applications open until May 5, 2025.

Washington State is addressing its housing crisis, with the need for over a million new units, by passing House Bill 1110 to promote middle housing. Renton is holding an online open house to discuss the bill's implications.

Following the City Council's approval of updated goals, Bellevue aims to increase its affordable housing stock by 128%, targeting 5,700 units for various income levels.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signs new legislation to boost affordable co-living housing options, aiming to create lower-cost rentals and increase housing diversity near transit hubs.

Beacon Pacific Village, a new sustainable and affordable housing development with 160 units, has been completed in Seattle, emphasizing elderly care and childcare facilities.

Pierce County reschedules a public hearing on a $5.5 million HUD funding application to address housing affordability, allowing residents to give feedback in-person, via Zoom, or teleconference until October 14.

Pierce County Community Development Corporation has announced a funding opportunity to secure affordable housing, especially for co-op owned properties and manufactured home parks.

Seattle announces a public meeting and comment period for a $5 million HUD PRO Housing program application to address affordable housing, inviting citizens to review and discuss the plan either in-person or online on October 9, 2024.

Bellevue is offering permit fee waivers for affordable housing construction to address the housing shortage. Eligible units must remain affordable long-term for low-income households.

Seattle invests $3 million with Homestead CLT and Cultural Space Agency to build affordable homes for low-income families at the former Dumar Substation site.

Pierce County allocates over $4M for housing aid to address homelessness, seeking proposals for permanent and rapid rehousing programs using HUD funds.

Houghton Beach remains closed due to high bacteria levels since July 16, with King County crews working to resolve the issue and test for safe reopening conditions.