Federal Way Reports 21% Crime Drop in First Half of 2026
Federal Way reported a 21% decline in overall crime during the first half of 2026, with vehicle theft, burglary and shots-fired incidents all down.
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Seattle court posts final Delta-9 THC testing order
Seattle Municipal Court issued a final order on Delta-9 THC testing in criminal cases, but its public summary does not state the ruling’s operative result.
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Snohomish County opens planning and public input for Centennial Trail South extension
Snohomish County Parks & Recreation began planning Centennial Trail South on July 21, with a public survey open through Aug. 29, 2026.
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SR 167/I-5 interchange project advances as Fife road construction continues
Fife and WSDOT are continuing transportation work tied to the SR 167 completion project and Port of Tacoma Road Phase 2A construction.
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Spokane Valley approves lease for proposed two-sheet ice facility
The Spokane Valley City Council approved a ground lease for a proposed two-sheet NHL-sized ice facility on city-owned property in a 6-1 vote.
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Everett Utility-Tax Increase Draws Concern From Neighboring Cities
Everett has increased its utility tax and is proposing another rate hike, prompting concern from nearby cities about bills and municipal finances.
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Longview advances Columbia Heights Road safety project as design reaches 75 percent
The City of Longview says design is 75 percent complete for planned safety, drainage, sidewalk and lighting improvements on Columbia Heights Road between Fishers Lane and Cascade Drive.
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Kenmore Council puts climate, housing and human-services levy on November ballot
Kenmore’s City Council adopted an ordinance sending Proposition 1 to voters in November, while the city outlines housing proposals and a July application deadline.
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Vancouver Seeks Vendors for Public EV Charging Pilot
Vancouver is seeking vendors for equipment and operating systems for a planned public EV-charging pilot, with proposals due Aug. 5.
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Kitsap Fast Ferry plans 35% weekday service cut on Bremerton-Seattle route this fall
Kitsap Transit plans to reduce weekday Kitsap Fast Ferry service between Bremerton and Seattle from 20 round trips to 13 beginning in September 2026.
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Port of Grapeview receives up to $25,000 for dock, parking and facility upgrades
Mason County approved up to $25,000 for Port of Grapeview maintenance and infrastructure work. The Port will contribute $10,000, creating a $35,000 project budget.
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Island County advances zoning changes aimed at workforce housing in Freeland
Island County has advanced proposed zoning changes for workforce housing in Freeland’s Non-Municipal Urban Growth Area, with septic capacity still required for development.
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White Salmon water-main construction continues through summer 2026
White Salmon is replacing aging water-transmission lines with a new 20-inch main, new service connections and street restoration in several city corridors.
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Sammamish Council Advances Three Land-Use Questions After July Review
The Sammamish City Council considered three land-use questions July 7 after Planning Commission study began in April, moving the issues into the council’s review.
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Mercer Island adopts housing-compliance plan with new station-area development rules
Mercer Island adopted a housing-compliance package July 21 that increases development capacity near the light-rail station and projects room for 1,031 additional housing units.
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Fircrest adopts six-year transportation program as Regents Boulevard work advances
Fircrest approved its 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Program on June 23, while three Regents Boulevard-related resolutions moved roadway work through awards, construction management and a water-turnaround project.
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Spokane Valley opens public comment on proposed 4,000-foot Flora Park trail
Written comments are due Aug. 17 on Spokane Valley’s proposed 14-foot-wide trail with six viewpoints near the Spokane River.
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Port of Seattle extends airport-plan environmental review comment deadline to Aug. 20
Des Moines residents have until 5 p.m. Aug. 20, 2026, to comment on the Port of Seattle’s draft environmental review for near-term airport projects.
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Spokane Complex wildfire damage reaches at least 600 structures as 60,000 evacuate
The three-fire Spokane Complex caused catastrophic destruction in eastern Washington, with at least 600 structures destroyed and about 60,000 evacuations reported by Aug. 2.
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Washington judge allows fiscal-impact language for millionaires-tax repeal to remain on November ballot
A Thurston County judge rejected a challenge to the fiscal-impact disclosure voters will see alongside Initiative 645, which would repeal Washington’s new high-income-earners tax.
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Liberty Lake advances 2026–2046 comprehensive-plan update as 2026 milestones continue
Liberty Lake is updating a 20-year comprehensive plan covering land use, housing, transportation and economic development, while a separate ballot proposition is scheduled for voters on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Kitsap County planning documents put Silverdale at center of future growth and transportation work
Kitsap County planning documents estimate capacity for 11,693 additional housing units and 16,609 residents in the analyzed planning area while programming a Silverdale traffic-signal upgrade.