Giles Stanton, a high school teacher, is charged with sexual misconduct with a minor and is suspected of grooming and manipulating vulnerable students.

A man is detained in New Hampshire on suspicion of second-degree murder for the death of a 7-year-old girl in Kirkland, Washington, and awaits extradition.

Interim Police Chief Sue Rahr addresses Seattle's rising gun violence and staffing challenges, calling for changes in the SPD hiring process to bolster ranks.

Bellevue announces its first International Festival, focusing on cultural diversity and unity, featuring food, entertainment, and community activities on August 17 at Crossroads Park.

Washington’s Black Canyon Fire, at 5,000 acres, has caused a state-mobilized response with Level 3 evacuations in Yakima County; the cause remains unknown.

A teen was stabbed after attempting to stop a dispute on a bus, leading to an altercation in a Lynnwood parking lot, with the suspect now facing assault charges.

Seattle's Office of Arts & Culture is accepting Hope Corps 2025 proposals to rejuvenate downtown with arts projects, offering grants for street-level, public engagements in six neighborhoods.

Pierce County announces road closures in Parkland/Spanaway for infrastructure improvements, including sewer updates and repaving from mid-August to December.

A truck rolled over in Bellevue, with no injuries reported. Police are investigating the cause, potentially a mechanical issue. Traffic was disrupted but has since returned to normal.

Washington's Climate Commitment Act, a carbon pricing plan generating funds for eco-initiatives, faces potential repeal as Governor Jay Inslee defends its benefits amid criticism over gas price impacts.

A noncompliant woman in Pierce County recovered from tuberculosis after being legally compelled to seek treatment, highlighting the balance between public health and individual rights.

Emmanuel X. Hunter was sentenced to 78 months for drug trafficking and having a firearm during the crime, after being caught with fentanyl pills and guns.

Seattle expects a week of pleasant summer weather with continuous sunshine, highs in the low 80s, and comfortable nights in the mid-50s, per the NWS forecast.