The City of Bellevue has initiated partnerships to address hate crimes, holding a panel to promote awareness, encourage reporting, and strategize on prevention and response.

A body found in Dungeness is believed to be Ty Coone, a missing kayaker. Formal identification by dental records is pending, but the Sheriff's Office is confident it is Coone.

The Vancouver Arts & Music Festival won the Spotlight Award for Best Special Event, recognizing its impact on arts access, community engagement, and the local economy.

School Resource Officers prepared gifts for 32 graduating unaccompanied youth in the Bethel School District, recognizing their achievements despite challenges.

The Secure Your Load for Safer Roads initiative in Washington aims to prevent crashes and litter from unsecured vehicle loads, with state agencies reinforcing the message and offering resources to ensure cargo is safely secured.

Washington State launches WADEPS, a cloud-based platform to report and analyze police use-of-force data, aiming to increase transparency and inform policy.

Seattle's weather forecast promises a week of sunny days with temperatures gradually rising to the mid-70s, according to the National Weather Service.

A 16-year-old boy was released and his homicide case dismissed after fatally stabbing his mother's boyfriend, considered justifiable by law enforcement.

King County Assessor John Wilson faces political pressure to resign and stop his campaign for County Executive due to allegations of stalking, harassment, and inappropriate behavior.

Juanita Beach in Kirkland has reopened for swimming after a brief closure due to high bacteria levels, with King County's water quality staff to continue weekly water testing.

The DNR will conduct live firefighter and aviation training at Cook Ferry Trails on June 2, and advises the public on safety and potential scheduling changes.

Gary Gant appointed as Acting Director of Human Services in Pierce County, with his confirmation pending. His previous experience includes leadership roles in federal and state services.

Seattle forecast: morning rain and mist with clearing later. High near 68°F, low around 49°F. Less rain expected moving into the weekend with warmer conditions. Mixed sunny and rainy days ahead.