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WA agency investigating police deadly force expanding to Pierce County

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 15, 2025 The nascent Washington agency tasked with investigating incidents when police kill people will grow its footprint to...

Flooding Closes Lane on SR-169 in Renton

The far right-hand lane of southbound SR-169 just east of SE 5th Street and Maple Valley Highway near Riverview Park has been closed due...

SR 167 Closed Between Kent and Auburn Due to Flooding

Both directions of State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn have been closed after water flooded the roadway, according to the City of Kent...

Seattle Mariners Announce FanFest 2025 at T-Mobile Park

The Seattle Mariners have officially announced their annual FanFest, presented by Starbucks, set to take place on January 31 and February 1 at T-Mobile...

Officer-Involved Shooting Reported at Bellevue Transit Center

Bellevue, WA — Bellevue Police responded to a call for service at approximately 12:24 p.m. on Friday at the Bellevue Transit Center, located at 10850...

FBI Conducts Early-Morning Drug Raid in Bay City

Bay City, Mich. :The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed a search warrant early Friday morning at a residence in the 1400 block of...

Kent Parks and Trails Closed After Heavy Rainfall

Kent, WA | Dec 12:Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services has issued a Parks & Trails Alert due to continued excessive rainfall impacting multiple...

Investigation Reveals Sexual Exploitation, Prostitution, and Illegal Alcohol Sales at Seattle Strip Club; SPD Declares Business a Chronic Nuisance

Seattle, WA — The Seattle Police Department (SPD) has declared the Club Dollhouse strip club on Aurora Avenue North a chronic nuisance property following an...

Rising Cedar River Causes Road Closures and Safety Warnings in Renton

RENTON, WA — City officials have issued public safety warnings as rising water levels in the Cedar River have caused localized flooding, road closures,...

Kent Parks Cancels Christmas Rush Event Due to High River Levels

KENT — Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services has announced the cancellation of the 2025 Christmas Rush 5K/10K, citing unsafe conditions caused by rising...

High Utilizer Initiative Offender Arrested for Robbery and Resisting Arrest in Seattle

Seattle, WA — Seattle police have arrested a repeat offender under the “High Utilizer Initiative” following a robbery and assault incident at a local...

Kent Officials Take Oath Ahead of 2026 Council Term

KENT, Wash. — City leadership gathered this week as the City Clerk administered the oath of office to re-elected Mayor Dana Ralph, marking the...

Kent Issues Flood Alert as Crews Respond to Rising Water

KENT, Wash. — Ongoing flooding across Kent and nearby areas has prompted city officials to issue safety warnings, road updates, and important reminders for...

Rising River Forces Bridge Closures in Renton

RENTON, Wash. — Several bridges in Renton experienced closures due to rising river levels, prompting warnings from local authorities. According to updates from the Renton...

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