Seattle’s Aurora Avenue North is infamous for prostitution and other crime. Locals want the city block off residential streets to stop gun violence from spreading.

In Washington, many individual public schools have cellphone policies, but there is no broad ban coming from the state. Some educators have been pushing for one.

From playing vibes with Gary Burton to an impromptu jam with Wynton Marsalis and Roy Hargrove, Nathan Breedlove highlights pivotal moments in his decades-long career.

Four seniors from Seattle Academy showcase original music and jazz fusion, highlighting guitarist Andy Coe's mentorship and a thriving Northwest jazz scene.