Sanxay Heng Xayadeth of Bellevue was sentenced to over 6 years for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession after being caught selling to an undercover agent.

Washington's Board of Natural Resources approved a 443-acre expansion of Devils Lake Conservation Area to protect ecological sites while funding education.

The Seattle City Council unanimously approved pay raises for around 10,000 city workers, ending over a year of negotiations. The raises include a 5% increase for 2023 and 4% for 2024, plus future adjustments aligned with the Consumer Price Index.

Bellevue City Council meetings are moving from Mondays to Tuesdays at 6 p.m., with options for virtual attendance, to allow more time for agenda review. Other city body meetings will also be rescheduled accordingly.

An Olympia man pleaded guilty to threatening a Black Social Security office employee with violence while using racial slurs, a hate crime, with a recommended 30-month prison sentence.

Seattle Public Schools is revising its gifted program to foster inclusivity and address diversity issues, phasing out the Highly Capable Cohort by 2027-28 for a more equitable model.

Gov. Jay Inslee appoints David Schumacher to the University of Washington Board of Regents, filling Jeremy Jaech’s vacated position effective immediately.

Washington State approves land transfers to increase funding for school construction, involving exchanges between the DNR Land Bank and the Common School Trust in Okanogan, Lincoln, and Clark counties.

Whitney M. Rivera is appointed to the Snohomish County Superior Court by Governor Jay Inslee, effective April 30th, replacing retiring Judge Anita Farris.

A Seattle first-grader's letter prompts the swift repair of a hazardous utility vault lid, showcasing the impact even the youngest community members can have on public safety.

Seattle has opened applications for CityArtist Grants, aimed at dance, music, and theater artists, with a deadline of May 7, 2024, emphasizing the grant's alternating focus on different art forms each year.

Seattle Parks and Recreation introduces an online reservation system for popular picnic spots, making the booking process more convenient and eliminating the need for paperwork or in-person queueing.

Seattle Public Utilities invites residents to participate in neighborhood stewardship activities this spring, to enhance the environment and community bonds.