Seattle marks Juneteenth with community celebration, reflection

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has sounded the alarm on a disturbing rise in traffic fatalities and serious injury crashes. As of May 2024, prosecutors from the Felony Traffic Unit have reported a staggering 143% increase in felony-level traffic crime cases compared to 2019.

Seattle marks Juneteenth with community celebration, reflection

As the United States observes the fourth year since Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday, Seattle's Central District transformed into a vibrant scene resembling a fairground, bustling with food, music, vendors, and roller skating.