A regional report details how data centers serving Microsoft and Yahoo are changing Quincy’s workforce, construction activity, land negotiations and transportation planning.
Sound Pacific Construction began work May 27 on University Place school-route safety improvements, while a February bond approval sets district replacement and renovation projects in motion.
Kittitas County has opened applications for a 2026 grant program supporting public infrastructure tied to economic development, with COG recommendations due by Aug. 19.
A public homeowner panel on accessory dwelling units is scheduled for Aug. 18 at the Hal Holmes Community Center in Ellensburg.
Woodinville’s online Eastrail visioning survey is open through Aug. 30, with outreach planned at three local events.
Gig Harbor has issued a Notice to Proceed for Phase 2 of the 38th Avenue Improvement Project, but utility relocation must be completed before city construction begins.
A hospital bond measure serving the Newport-area community is headed to voters, but the available report does not yet identify the amount, tax structure or election date.
Lakewood’s planning process is considering rules that would allow cannabis retailers, processors, producers and testing labs, with council action targeted Sept. 2.
Bellevue is seeking affordable-housing proposals for up to $24.95 million in potential funding, with applications due to ARCH by Sept. 11.
Smoke from the Spokane Complex moved west toward Western Washington on Aug. 3-4. Here is who faces greater health risks and how residents can reduce exposure.
Ecology is proposing updated emissions standards, fallback rules and fleet-reporting authority. Virtual public hearings are Aug. 4 and 5, and written comments are due Aug. 13.
Spokane-area wildfires had forced about 60,000 people to evacuate and destroyed at least 600 structures by August 3, disrupting shelter, schools and courts.
The Old Trails, Fairview and Meadowview fires are being managed as the Spokane Complex after preliminary reports put structure losses at roughly 600 to 640 and evacuations at about 60,000 people.
About 60,000 people were evacuated in the Spokane area by Aug. 2 after wind-driven fires destroyed at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures, authorities said.
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown led a 15-state lawsuit filed July 10 seeking to block the U.S. Department of Education from ending school mental-health grants. The state projected Washington schools and universities could lose more than $20 million.
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown’s office said the state joined 42 attorneys general in a settlement involving 23andMe’s bankruptcy trustee over allegations tied to the company’s 2023 data breach.
A 478-apartment development proposed for Olympia’s West Bay waterfront can move forward after its approval was upheld and an appeal was denied, according to reporting published July 25.
Spokane County ballot drop boxes close at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, the day of the countywide 2026 primary. In-person registration and voter updates are available until the same deadline; unofficial results are expected around 8:15 p.m.
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned July 30 after criticism of the department’s response and communications following a fatal shooting at Bite of Seattle. Mayor Katie Wilson defended the decision the next day as Deputy Chief Andre Sayles took over on an interim basis.
The 2026 Washington State Senior Games are scheduled for Aug. 6-15, with events listed at The Olympia Center and women’s doubles set for the opening day.
Spokane-area voters face Washington’s August 4 primary, which will narrow qualifying local and county contests under the state’s top-two system.
The Tri-City Dust Devils beat the Spokane Indians 12-2 on July 25 at Avista Stadium in Spokane Valley, securing a road-series victory with a fourth straight win over Spokane.
