Golden Gardens Park in Ballard has emerged as Seattle's leading site for parking violations, with 3,920 citations issued from January 2024 to September 2025. The primary infractions involve expired tags or improper plates, highlighting a significant enforcement focus in this area.

In response to the recent shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC, the Trump administration has initiated a comprehensive review of green cards issued to individuals from 19 designated countries of concern. Concurrently, there will be a reassessment of all asylum cases approved during the Biden administration, reflecting a significant shift in immigration policy.

As the holiday season unfolds, scammers are exploiting the rush of shopping and travel, with nearly one-third of Americans succumbing to online scams last year. In Washington state alone, consumers reported losses exceeding $302 million due to fraudulent activities.