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Kent Police Investigating Fatal Shooting at Apartment Complex

KENT, Wash. – October 27, 2025 — Detectives with the Kent Police Department are investigating a homicide following a shooting that occurred Sunday evening...

Tukwila Police and Valley SWAT Safely Take Armed Domestic Violence Suspect Into Custody

TUKWILA, Wash. — A tense domestic violence situation in Tukwila ended safely after officers and Valley SWAT took an armed suspect into custody early...

Suspect Arrested for DUI After Head-On Collision in Tukwila

TUKWILA, Wash. — A driver was arrested for driving under the influence after a head-on collision on the 14400 block of Interurban Avenue South...

Seattle Police Detective Denise “Cookie” Bouldin Hosts Barbershop Chess Tournament to Empower Youth and Build Community Trust

Seattle, WA — October 27, 2025 — Seattle Police Department’s Detective Denise “Cookie” Bouldin teamed up with Jameel Shabazz, owner of J Styles Barbershop...

Seattle Police Department Hosts Community Conversation on Neighborhood Safety

Seattle, WA – October 27, 2025 — The Seattle Police Department (SPD), in partnership with the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, is inviting residents to...

USDA won’t shuffle funds to extend SNAP during shutdown, in about-face from earlier plan

by Shauneen Miranda and Ariana Figueroa, Washington State Standard October 24, 2025 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a memo Friday the agency’s contingency...

New report urges more individualized justice system responses for women

by Amanda Watford, Washington State Standard October 26, 2025 A new report from the nonpartisan think tank Council on Criminal Justice warns that policies and practices...

Conservative group sues to overturn rewrite of WA parental rights law

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard October 24, 2025 School board directors and parents sued Washington state Thursday to block a Democrat-backed law overhauling rights for...

Violent Crime Plummets 36% in Downtown Seattle — Lowest Since 2017

Seattle, WA (Oct. 2025) — Downtown Seattle has seen a remarkable drop in violent crime, with rates falling 36% compared to last year, reaching...

Governor Ferguson Declares Emergency Over I-90 Bullfrog Road Overpass Damage

Seattle, WA – October 25, 2025:Governor Bob Ferguson has signed an emergency proclamation following severe damage to the Bullfrog Road overpass on Interstate 90...

Governor Bob Ferguson Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Strike Down Trump Tariffs

OLYMPIA, Wash. — October 26, 2025: Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announced today that he has filed a legal brief to the U.S. Supreme Court...

Collision Blocks SR 167 Northbound Off-Ramp to I-405 South

RENTON, Wash. — October 26, 2025: The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reported a collision blocking the northbound SR 167 off-ramp to I-405...

University Bridge in Seattle Closes to Traffic on October 25, 2025

SEATTLE — October 25, 2025: The University Bridge in Seattle was closed to traffic at 12:40 PM on Saturday, according to an announcement from...

Fremont Bridge Reopens to Traffic After Temporary Closure

Seattle, WA – October 25, 2025:The Fremont Bridge has reopened to traffic as of 12:41 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, according to the...

Car Seats Are Mandatory: Kent Police Reminds Parents to Protect Young Passengers

WA judge rejects bid to ditch description of income tax initiative’s budget effects

2 votes separate WA Democrats in Bellingham-area state Senate race