Seattle Police, with the U.S. Marshals Task Force, arrested fugitive Sedric Stevenson, who had previously escaped custody at Sea-Tac Airport. He now faces extradition to Kentucky.

Clark County Public Health warns of high toxic algae levels in Vancouver Lake and advises against swimming or water activities. Safety signs are posted, and weekly water quality monitoring is ongoing.

The Washington state MMIWP Task Force has released their third annual report, detailing progress and ongoing efforts to address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous persons.

SSHA³P approved $966,000 to build 28 affordable houses in Frederickson, a project supported by local governments and set to begin construction in 2027.

Ryan Moran appointed as HCA Director in Washington by Governor Ferguson, effective August 18, bringing his experience from Maryland's Medicaid program.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will discuss conservation topics, amendments to hunting rules, and land acquisitions at its June 26-28 hybrid meeting in Olympia, which will also be live-streamed for public viewing.

The National Weather Service predicts a partly cloudy Juneteenth in Seattle with highs of 69°F and moderate winds, a slight chance of showers tonight, and heavier rain likely on Friday.

Bellevue's new defensive driving training and AI for street safety lead to fewer incidents; the city also encourages reporting of hate crimes to maintain community harmony.

Washington's WDFW has announced the opening dates for ocean salmon fishing, with varying daily limits and a release requirement for wild coho. Quotas for Chinook and hatchery coho have increased.

Washington state officials have drafted new rules to balance growth and water preservation in the region, in compliance with the 2018 Streamflow Restoration Act.

Bellevue's Family 4th celebration will feature fireworks, live music, and family activities at Downtown Park, with various vendors and a reminder of firework safety regulations.

Seattle Police are investigating a shooting in Belltown where a woman received a non-fatal gunshot wound. No suspects have been arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.

Seattle's CityArtist grant for 2026 is open to local artists in Literary, Media/Film, and Visual Arts, offering support and requiring public presentation of work.