Trial begins for ex-Grand Rapids officer charged with murder in fatal shooting of Black motorist

Scott Olson/Getty Images (GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) — Opening arguments in the trial of Christopher Schurr, the former Grand Rapids police officer who is charged with second degree murder in the fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya, began in
Seattle Goes 'Padam Padam' for Kylie Minogue

Hear all about the April 25 performance of Kylie Minogue at Climate Pledge Arena in this personal dispatch from 425 contributing photographer, Rodrigo DeMedeiros.
Supreme Court denies Karen Read's double jeopardy appeal

Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Karen Read’s petition for certiorari, and therefore will not review her case. Read had asked the Supreme Court to intervene in her case, arguing double jeopardy after the
Trump suggests Canadians should elect him, making the country the 51st state

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In a social media post on the day of Canada’s election, President Donald Trump suggested that Canadians should vote for him in order for Canada to become the 51st state. “Elect the man who
Oversight top Democrat Connolly 'stepping back,' saying his cancer has returned

Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Rep. Gerry Connolly, the ranking Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee, announced he will “soon” step down from his role and won’t run for reelection because his
Rupert Grint announces birth of 'secret child' with partner Georgia Groome

Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Yer a father, Rupert. Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has welcomed his second child with partner Georgia Groome. They named their newborn daughter Goldie. “‘Secret Child Slightly Revealed’ Introducing Goldie G. Grint,” Grint captioned
Tornado outbreak possible in Upper Midwest, millions on alert

ABC News (NEW YORK) — More than 36 million Americans are on alert for severe weather in the Upper Midwest, with thunderstorms, large hail and a tornado outbreak possible starting Monday. On Sunday, 10 tornadoes and hail larger than
Microsoft at 50

Taking a look back at Microsoft’s impact on Redmond, the Eastside, Puget Sound, Washington, the nation, and the world.
Lead + Follow: Symetra's Sharmila Swenson

This month’s edition of Lead + Follow — a Q&A section dedicated to further understanding the personal and professional mindsets of area business leaders — features Sharmila Swenson, vice president of public affairs and social impact for
Monopoly, Bellevue Style

A version of the classic game customized to resemble the Eastside city is scheduled for a late-spring release.