The move comes after North Seattle residents built makeshift barricades last month to prevent shootings in their neighborhoods.

The first minority-owned bank west of the Mississippi opened in Seattle’s Central District. A building bearing its name now provides affordable housing.

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.