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King County Remembers Sheriff Louis Wyckoff’s Sacrifice 144 Years Later

KING COUNTY, Wash. — The King County Sheriff’s Office is honoring the legacy and sacrifice of Sheriff Louis V. Wyckoff, who died on January...

Portland Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Stabbing Case

PORTLAND, Ore. — Detectives with the Portland Police Bureau’s Major Crimes Unit are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect connected to a...

An icy reception for Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed budget cuts

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard January 19, 2026 Reviews are in for Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson’s debut budget blueprint. They are mostly two thumbs down. In...

Cops Catch Capitol Hill Bank Robber After Evidence Found in Goodwill

SEATTLE — A 49-year-old man is in custody this weekend after committing two bank robberies in the Seattle area, with authorities tracking him down...

Police Investigate Early-Morning Stabbing in Seattle’s Belltown Neighborhood

SEATTLE — Seattle police are investigating a stabbing that left a woman injured in the Belltown neighborhood early Tuesday morning. Just after 7:00 a.m., patrol...

Multiple People Shot Outside Hookah Lounge in International District; One Dead

Seattle, WA — A deadly shooting early this morning outside a hookah lounge in Seattle’s International District has left one man dead and three...

Seattle Winter Stays Mild as City Avoids Sub-40° Highs So Far

Seattle has reached a rare winter milestone, going deep into the season without recording a single daily high temperature below 40 degrees, according to...

City of Kent Promotes “Drinks in the Driveway” Community Program

Kent — The City of Kent is encouraging residents to sign up for its popular community engagement program, “Drinks in the Driveway,” as spring...

In sheriff’s testimony, WA legislators hear a clear threat

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 16, 2026 Three Washington state senators said the biting testimony Pierce County’s sheriff delivered during a committee hearing Thursday...

Microsoft jumps into WA Legislature’s housing debate

by Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard January 15, 2026 Microsoft President Brad Smith leads some of the tech giant’s work in areas ranging from artificial intelligence...

Trans athlete policies in 4 WA school districts face scrutiny from feds

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 15, 2026 Four Washington school districts are under federal investigation for reportedly allowing transgender girls to compete in girls’...

Seattle Man Arrested for Assault and Property Damage After Pellet Gun Shooting

Seattle — A 47-year-old man was arrested early Thursday morning after firing a pellet gun at an apartment building, injuring a man and causing...

Seattle Detectives Investigate High Point Shooting

Seattle — Seattle police are investigating a shooting that injured a 42-year-old woman in the High Point neighborhood late Tuesday night. On January 14, around...

Detectives Seek Public’s Help Identifying Arson Suspect in Seattle

Detectives Seek Public’s Help Identifying Arson Suspect in Seattle Seattle — Seattle police detectives with the Arson Bomb Squad (ABS) are asking the public for...

It’s primary election day in WA. Here’s what you need to know

‘Truly dangerous’: Dry, windy forecast east of WA’s Cascades sparks dire wildfire warning

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Appoints Andre Sayles as Interim Police Chief Following Shon Barnes’ Resignation