Officer Jeffrey Nelson did not testify in his murder trial, leaving the jury to deliberate based on other evidence under Washington's new law on police use of force.

Seattle's Department of Neighborhoods calls for personal accounts and artifacts from the 1977 Section 504 civil rights protests to preserve the city's role in disability rights history.

Evan Tablatin, a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Seattle, streamlines hiring processes and envisions opening a restaurant pop-up reflecting his Filipino roots and Japanese upbringing.

The Beam Road fire in Yakima County has burned over 8,000 acres, prompting a Level 2 evacuation notice. State resources are mobilized to fight this and another wildfire.

A man from Shoreline, Washington, received a 66-month prison sentence for possessing child sexual abuse imagery, adding to his history of similar convictions.

Seattle's Hamilton International Middle School will require students to lock their phones in Yondr pouches to curb classroom distractions starting this September.

Five sisters were indicted for defrauding a retailer via a refund scheme, facing charges of conspiracy and mail fraud. They allegedly exploited a return program to obtain multiple refunds for items not returned.

The WSP Enumclaw Detachment recently relocated from a shared building with WSDOT to a new address, spurred by growth needs. The move aims to improve service in the community.

Renton raises the Progress Pride Flag for Pride Month, while closing a beach for high bacteria and explores educational, safety, and urban planning initiatives.

Seattle is preparing for its third annual Juneteenth celebration at Seward Park, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Texans in 1865, with the event featuring live music, food, and activities aimed at fostering community and culture.

Parts of Willapa Bay in Washington state have reopened for commercial shellfish harvesting after a closure due to PSP toxin concerns, with lot testing still mandatory.

The Seattle Fire Department reports 58 fireworks-related fires in 2023 and stresses safety measures to prevent incidents, reflecting on a costly 2020 fire.

A Juneteenth event on June 14 at the West Capitol Campus expects 300 guests, which will affect traffic and parking. Hosted by the Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity, the event honors the end of slavery.