Teen sentenced for Renton crash that killed four, including three children
A young man responsible for a crash in Renton that killed four people鈥攊ncluding three children鈥攍earned his fate Friday during an emotional sentencing hearing. Chase Jones, 19, was sentenced to 17陆 years in prison for the deadly collision.3 days ago
Man charged with murdering Seattle dog walker found not competent to stand trial
The man accused of聽murdering an 80-year-old dog walker聽last summer has been found no longer competent to stand trial.3 days ago
King County Health Official: ‘Measles is having a field day’
Measles cases rise alarmingly in the U.S. and worldwide. Learn about the risks and preventative measures for your health.4 days ago
Tensions rise over school funding, property tax hearings in Olympia
Tension rose in Olympia on Wednesday as lawmakers addressed school funding and property taxes in the final days of the legislative session.4 days ago
FBI investigates surge of laser pointing incidents at Washington airports
Surge in laser-pointing at planes since March 2024 prompts FBI intervention in Seattle and Spokane.4 days ago
California man sentenced in northern border human smuggling scheme
A California resident who is a citizen of India is headed to prison in connection with a human smuggling scheme along the on the northern border.4 days ago
Former JBLM soldier sentenced to life in prison for murder of Redicab driver
The trial for former JBLM soldier Jonathan Kang Lee began and ended in one day Wednesday, as he was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Redicab driver Nick Hokema.4 days ago
Young man dead after dozens of shots fired in Spanaway
A young man was found dead Wednesday night after dozens of shots were fired in Spanaway, authorities said. Neighbors began reporting gunfire at 10:36 p.m., according to a news release from the Pierce County Sheriff鈥檚 Office. 鈥淩esidents called to report hearing 20-30 gunshots at the 17400 block of 17th Avenue East and then seeing a […]4 days ago
Former Morton clerk-treasurer accused of stealing nearly $1 million
The former clerk-treasurer for the City of Morton in Lewis County is accused of stealing nearly $1 million from the city over nine years.4 days ago
Seattle police release photos of motorcycle after woman dies in South Seattle hit-and-run
One of the two people hit by a motorcycle at busy Seattle intersection聽last Friday聽has died from her injuries. On Wednesday, Seattle police released photos taken by a Metro bus, showing what they described as a 1988-1999 Honda Goldwing GL1500.5 days ago
Seattle police: Man threw keg, groped women in ‘violent ruckus’
A man has been arrested after Seattle police say he caused a 鈥渧iolent ruckus鈥� in a tavern on Capitol Hill early Tuesday morning.5 days ago
Century-old Carbon River Bridge closed until further notice
The single-lane Carbon River Bridge, which is 103 years old, provided access to Mount Rainier. Due to deterioration, it is closed indefinitely. There is currently no public detour.6 days ago
Woman struck by motorcycle in hit-and-run in South Seattle dies
Two people were injured in a hit-and-run collision involving a red motorcycle in South Seattle Friday evening. One of them has died.6 days ago
‘Just surreal’: Local woman recounts meeting Pope Francis
Vivian Shannon, executive director of the Seattle based Fulcrum Foundation, had a private audience with Pope Francis during a retreat in Rome last November.6 days ago
Lacking ‘three-corners agreement,’ state Democrats ditch property tax plan
Washington state Democrats shelve proposal to raise property tax cap from 1% to 3%, lacking necessary three-corners agreement.7 days ago
Text messages, GPS data lead to arrest in Thurston County murder investigation
Thurston County prosecutors say a local handyman is facing murder and kidnapping charges after the remains of an 82-year-old woman were found buried beneath a shed he was hired to build. Jeffrey Kian Zizz is expected to be charged with first-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping, and unlawful disposal of human remains following the disappearance and death of Marcia Norman, who lived alone in her Thurston County home, according to probable cause documents.7 days ago
‘Hi, I’m Jeff Bezos’: Hackers alter audio messages at Seattle crosswalks
Hackers have altered the crosswalk audio messages at crosswalks around Seattle.11 days ago
Lynnwood police investigate wrist-grabbing incident involving child on bike trail
Lynnwood police are investigating a report of an attempted abduction after a man reportedly grabbed a child鈥檚 wrist while the child was riding a bicycle on a public trail, according to a statement released Wednesday.11 days ago
More speed cameras could be coming to Seattle
Seattle may soon install additional cameras to catch speeders. Currently, speed zone cameras are in place outside 19 schools. A new proposal calls for adding 37 cameras at 19 more schools and spending more than $1 million to install speed cameras outside school zones as well.12 days ago
2 Bremerton women charged in identity theft, bank fraud scheme
Two Bremerton women are accused of victimizing more than 275 people in Kitsap and Mason Counties, and stealing more than $600,000 from them.12 days ago
Vancouver BC police: Suspected jaywalker sets 2 officers on fire
After being stopped for jaywalking, a man set two Vancouver, British Columbia police officers on fire, authorities said.12 days ago
10 suspects arrested, 3 officers hurt during operation in Seattle’s Belltown and Little Saigon
Ten people were arrested, and three Seattle police officers suffered minor injuries during narcotics operations in Belltown and Little Saigon on Monday night, according to authorities.12 days ago
Missing Tenino woman鈥檚 body found buried in concrete under a shed in Olympia
A missing 82-year-old woman from Tenino has been found dead, partially encased in concrete, underneath a shed in Olympia.12 days ago
