After years of struggling, City of Seattle celebrates rise in police applications
SPD officer recruitment improves, say Chief Shon Barnes and Mayor Bruce Harrell after years of struggle.6 hours ago
‘They shoved her to the ground’: Bellevue PD detail strong armed robbery of 68-year-old
Two men sought after strong-armed robbery near Factoria Mall. Bellevue PD urges community to help with information.16 hours ago
Seattle police investigate shooting of 15-year-old near Franklin High
Seattle police investigate a shooting incident near Franklin High School on Rainier Avenue South.4 days ago
Lynnwood police searching for suspects who shot up transit bus
The Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) is actively searching for two men who shot up a transit bus on April 18.4 days ago
SPD: No charges for woman whose SUV killed girl by Washington Middle School
SPD confirms no charges for woman after her SUV fatally struck a girl near Washington Middle School.5 days ago
Seattle mayor announces new initiative to expand childcare, early learning
Mayor Bruce Harrell announces the Every Child Ready Initiative and discusses renewing Seattle's education levy.6 days ago
Seattle business leaders issue dire warning over state tax proposals
As the legislative session ends, leaders urge caution over tax proposals amid a looming $16 billion budget deficit in Washington.6 days ago
Seattle man sentenced for terrorizing Asian community
A Seattle man has been sentenced following a string of Asian hate crimes in 2023.7 days ago
‘You don’t have to drink and drive’: Kitsap County sees spike in deadly DUI-related crashes
The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office highlighted a concerning trend in deadly DUI incidents, urging community awareness and prevention efforts.8 days ago
Second person arrested in connection with Pierce County house party shooting appears in court
Pierce County deputies, with support from SWAT, took an 18-year-old man into custody just after 10 p.m. last night in the city of Des Moines for his alleged involvement in a mass shooting that broke out during a house party last month.8 days ago
Video: Pierce County deputies tase man, seize over 300 grams of fentanyl-laced meth
In Pierce County, deputies tased a man and seized 300 grams of meth found in his vehicle.11 days ago
3 people accused of harassing patrons at Capitol Hill bar face hate crime charges
Three individuals face hate crime charges for harassing patrons at a Capitol Hill pony bar in a February incident.12 days ago
REAL ID starts in 3 weeks鈥擜re you ready?
The REAL ID Act takes effect in three weeks. Learn what you need to know to ensure compliance and avoid delays.13 days ago
Retired King County sheriff urges voters to keep ‘absolutely critical’ crime-fighting levy
Discover why a retired sheriff advocates for a King County levy to ensure public safety in the upcoming election.13 days ago
Auburn teen pleads not guilty in school shooting case
A teen accused of shooting another teen at an Auburn middle school appeared in court Monday.15 days ago
Driver killed, another injured after car plows into Tacoma home
Tacoma police probe a fatal two-car crash, with one driver killed and another hospitalized after a vehicle struck a home.18 days ago
‘We will fight this at every level:’ WA Rep. Jayapal responds to federal job cuts
Washington’s U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal is back in her district and railing against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for what she called an attack to gut Federal Human Services programs and workers. On Friday morning, Jayapal held a news conference in front of the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle, where she addressed these points: […]24 days ago
Bellevue Police arrest suspect in string of online marketplace robberies
Bellevue Police urge caution for online marketplace sellers after recent arrests in a series of robbery incidents.25 days ago
Boeing in the hot seat: Senate questions CEO about flight safety
The Boeing Company's President and CEO Kelly Ortberg, spent much of Wednesday morning on Capitol Hill, in the other Washington27 days ago
‘It’s ridiculous’: Washington drivers frustrated gas taxes may be going up yet again
Lawmakers in Olympia are mulling over a proposal that would increase Washington鈥檚 gas tax by six to nine cents per gallon by this summer.29 days ago
Seattle audit shows alarming increase in gun violence post-pandemic
A Seattle gun violence audit showed a surge in post-COVID pandemic gun violence.1 month ago
‘The work ahead is as critical as ever’: Dow Constantine bids farewell in State of the County address
Constantine emphasizes the critical work ahead for King County in his State of the County speech.1 month ago
Watch: 3 men open fire at Federal Way gas station; Police on the lookout
Police in Federal Way seek three suspects after a gas station shooting.1 month ago
