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Stricter standards for Washington sheriffs approved in state Senate

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 12, 2026 The Washington state Senate approved legislation Thursday to set stricter eligibility standards for sheriffs and other police...

Kent Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing at West Hill Apartment Complex

Kent Police Department detectives are investigating a homicide following a fatal stabbing early Friday morning in the West Hill area of Kent. According to police,...

WA Senate OKs guardrails for license plate readers

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 4, 2026 Legislation to regulate the use of automated license plate readers amid concerns over federal immigration agents accessing...

Proposed block on WA police hiring ICE agents fizzles out in Legislature

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 3, 2026 A proposal to bar law enforcement in the state from employing former federal immigration agents hired under...

Man Arrested After Fleeing Police and Crashing Stolen Car in Seattle

Seattle, WA — February 4, 2026 — Seattle police arrested a 45-year-old man early Wednesday morning after he fled from officers in a stolen...

Man Arrested Following Drive-By Shooting and Police Pursuit in South Seattle

Seattle, WA — February 1, 2026 — Seattle police arrested an 18-year-old man Sunday evening after a drive-by shooting in South Seattle. Officers responded just...

Officer Injured During Arrest of Violent Felon on Federal Probation in Seattle

SEATTLE — A Seattle police officer was injured Tuesday night during the arrest of a violent felon on federal probation following a struggle in...

Renton Police Clarify Role Amid Federal Immigration Enforcement Activity

The Renton Police Department has issued a community update addressing concerns over the presence of federal immigration enforcement agents operating within the city. According to...

Officer-Involved Shooting Follows Police Pursuit in Tukwila

TUKWILA, Wash. — A police pursuit early Thursday morning ended with an officer-involved shooting and the arrest of a suspect on multiple felony charges,...

Scam Alert Issued as Everett Police Warn of Government Impersonation Frauds

Everett, WA — The Everett Police Department is warning residents about a growing number of scams involving individuals impersonating government officials, including law enforcement...

Kent Police Arrest Stabbing Suspect Following Incident at Public Library

Kent, Wash. — Kent Police patrol officers arrested a stabbing suspect Friday afternoon after a violent incident inside the Kent Library left an 18-year-old...

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...

Proposed ban on police face coverings gains momentum in WA Legislature

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 13, 2026 A ban on police face coverings has been one of the most talked about policy proposals in...

Felon Arrested for Drug Dealing in Seattle’s Belltown, Crack Cocaine Found Hidden in Underwear

Seattle, WA — Seattle police arrested a 33-year-old felon Wednesday morning after officers observed him selling crack cocaine in the Belltown neighborhood. Additional narcotics...

U.S. Marshals Capture Seattle Homicide Suspect After Mistaken California Jail Release

WA Fish and Wildlife commissioner accuses agency director of retaliation

Immigrants in WA to be notified of federal workplace inspections under new law

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