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Bellingham Secures Federal Funds for Samish Way Upgrades

Streetlight improvements and road resurfacing coming to busy intersection near I-5

Vancouver Mayor to Deliver Annual State of the City Address

Event will highlight city's arts, culture, and heritage initiatives

Mukilteo Mayor Highlights Crime Drop and Waterfront Progress in 2026 State of the City

Mayor Joe Marine outlines significant strides across city departments and previews upcoming waterfront, parks, and transportation projects.

Pullman Fire Department Assistant Chief Post To Stay Empty Amid Budget Deficit

The city is grappling with a major budget shortfall and has implemented a hiring freeze.

Spokane City Council Votes to Move Regular Meetings to Wednesdays

The council also proposes new public testimony rules, sparking debate over access and tradition.

Whatcom County Councilmember Discusses Public Safety

Ben Elenbaas joins Saturday Morning Live podcast to address local crime concerns.

Whitman County Commissioners Narrowly Approve Stricter Wind Farm Rules

New restrictions on wind farms near Kamiak Butte draw strong reactions from both sides

Pullman Firefighters Union Warns of Staffing Cuts Amid City Budget Crisis

Part-time reserve firefighters to lose hours, reducing personnel on major incidents

Newcastle City Council Holds Special Meeting

Councilmember photos and public comment via Zoom

Walla Walla City Council Sets Hearing for Cottonwood Road Annexation

The council will review a 10% annexation petition from Cottonwood Investors, LLC on March 25.

Seattle Mayor's First State of the City Address Panned

Rookie mistakes and socialist proposals highlight new mayor's amateur performance

Walla Walla City Council Overhauls Land-Use Process

Changes aim to reduce legal risks and allow more open communication with constituents.

Yakima Council to Consider Future EMS Levy Terms on Tuesday

City staff will present financial analysis and seek council direction on potential EMS levy ballot measure

Clark County Council Seeks Plan to Address Unruly Behavior at Meetings

Council members say they will explore policy changes after disruptive incidents during public comment.

Bellevue Approves Temporary Rules for Old Main Street Development

New ordinance requires preservation of historic facades along Main Street in Old Bellevue

Clallam County Weighs Street Imaging Contract

Commissioners consider multi-year deal for high-resolution roadway data to aid property assessments.

Spokane police shooting under investigation

Independent team probing incident that left one person dead

Tacoma Narrows Down City Manager Finalists

Two candidates, Hyun Kim and Yolanda Lewis, are vying to lead Tacoma's 4,000-employee, $4.7 billion government.

Clallam County Moves to Establish Independent Coroner's Office

County officials say new department could be created through a formal resolution as early as March.

Lynnwood Ends Contract with Surveillance Camera Company Flock

City council votes to remove license plate reader cameras due to privacy and data access concerns

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