Nicki Minaj performed at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, energizing fans with a mix of new songs and classics, emphasizing her impact on the female hip-hop scene.

Washington state Democrats adopt a defensive stance against GOP initiatives, disrupting their legislative achievements and setting the stage for a critical election fight.

A survey highlights Seattle's "Seattle Freeze" with 42% meeting friends weekly. Crime has decreased, but costs per capita rose to $2,394 in 2022. Despite lower crime rates, Seattle dropped in safety rankings.

Deputies in Thurston County investigated two separate homicides on a Saturday—the first found after a house fire and the other on the county's opposite side.

Washington state lawmakers have passed bipartisan measures to ban hog-tying by police and tackle the opioid crisis, evidencing rare political unity during a legislative session.

The Washington state Legislature concluded with a mix of outcomes, passing retirement savings and tax relief for childcare but failing to pass rent control and oil transparency bills.

Lily Gladstone, from Mountlake Terrace, could be the first Indigenous woman to win the Best Actress Oscar for her role in "Killers of the Flower Moon."

The National Weather Service predicts a week of persistent rain in Seattle, with chances of precipitation every day and temperatures around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

A memorial service for fallen WSP Trooper Christopher Gadd is scheduled for Tuesday at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, including a procession. Gadd is mourned by his family and peers.

Seattle's LGBTQ+ and Native American communities held a vigil for deceased nonbinary teen Nex Benedict, addressing the risk queer Indigenous youth face in the US.

The New York Rangers traded for center Alex Wennberg from the Seattle Kraken, giving up draft picks while Seattle retains half of his $4.5 million contract.

Washington State Legislature approves initiatives on police pursuits, banning income tax, and a K-12 parental rights manifesto, set to become state law by early June.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell presents the Draft One Seattle Plan to diversify housing and tackle growth, inspired by his upbringing in a redlined district.