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Everett Police Chief Robert Goetz Officially Sworn In

Everett, Washington — The Everett Police Department has a new chief following a formal swearing-in ceremony held during the Everett City Council meeting on...

Burien Deputy Arrests Woman After Fentanyl Discovered During Downtown Patrol

Burien, Washington — A routine patrol in downtown Burien led to a drug arrest after a deputy observed a woman actively using drugs early...

Kent Police Arrest 2023 Assault I Suspect After Flock Safety Alert

KENT, Wash. — Kent Police officers have arrested a suspect connected to a 2023 assault investigation after receiving an alert from an automated license...

Renton Police Search for Suspects After Shooting on NE 12th Street

Renton police officers, assisted by King County’s Guardian One helicopter, are searching for two suspects following a shooting on the 4400 block of NE...

Man With $210K in Warrants Arrested for Driving Stolen SUV in Belltown

Seattle, Wash. — Seattle police arrested a 25-year-old man early Monday morning after locating him driving a stolen SUV in the Belltown neighborhood. The...

Police Arrest Man After Shooting Near Chinatown–International District

Seattle, Wash. — Seattle police arrested a man Sunday morning following a shooting near the Chinatown–International District neighborhood. Officers responded at approximately 6:00 a.m. to...

Kent Police Arrest Robbery Suspect

Kent, Wash. — A robbery suspect was taken into custody Tuesday evening after a quick response by Kent Police and help from alert witnesses...

Issaquah Police Department Honors 2025 Award Recipients for Service and Excellence

Issaquah, Washington — The Issaquah Police Department (IPD) recently honored its 2025 award recipients, recognizing sworn officers and civilian employees whose dedication, professionalism, courage,...

Two New Officers Graduate from Police Academy, Join Kent Police Department

Kent, Washington The Kent Police Department (KPD) welcomed two new officers this week as they officially graduated from the Criminal Justice Training Commission Police Academy. Officers...

Renton Police Mourn Death of Washington State Patrol Trooper Killed in Line of Duty

Renton, Washington — The Renton Police Department is mourning the tragic loss of Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Gutting (#720), who was killed after...

Renton Police Thank Community Partners for “Operation Battle Buddy” Support

Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department is expressing gratitude to community partners for a meaningful show of support aimed at helping officers manage...

Immigration arrests in WA surged in recent months

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 17, 2025 The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown intensified across Washington in the late summer and early fall, new data...

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...

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...

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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