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Police Arrest Man for Assaulting Teen in North Seattle

Seattle Police arrested a 35-year-old man following an assault on a teenage girl in the Northgate area early this morning. According to police, officers responded...

Suspected DUI Driver Dies After Police Pursuit Crash in Kent

The Kent Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that followed a suspected DUI incident in Kent on the night of April 25, 2026. According...

Renton Police Reactivate License Plate Reader Cameras After Policy Updates

The Renton Police Department has resumed operation of its Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras after a temporary pause to comply with updated state...

WA police lag on required deescalation, mental health training

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard April 17, 2026 Washington law enforcement officers are way behind completing deescalation and mental health training required under the state’s...

Officer-Involved Shooting in Federal Way Under Investigation by VIIT

The Tukwila Police Department has shared a press release from the Valley Independent Investigative Team regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Federal Way...

Seattle Police Arrest Ohio Fugitive Wanted for Murder and Drug Trafficking

Seattle police have arrested a 24-year-old fugitive from Ohio who was wanted on multiple serious charges, including murder, felony assault, and cocaine trafficking. According to...

Kent Police Promote “Take Me Home” Program to Help Vulnerable Residents Return Safely

The Kent Police Department is encouraging families to enroll in its “Take Me Home” program, designed to assist children and adults with cognitive conditions...

Tukwila Police Arrest Suspect with Outstanding Warrant During Traffic Stop

The Tukwila Police Department reported multiple enforcement actions leading to the arrest of a suspect with an outstanding warrant. According to authorities, officers initially observed...

Lawsuit aims to block new eligibility requirements for WA sheriffs

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard April 3, 2026 Four eastern Washington sheriffs filed suit Friday seeking to block a new law that provides a path...

Washington adds safeguards for Flock cameras

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 30, 2026 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed into law new guardrails for the use of automated license...

Kent police arrest suspected drug dealer after pursuit and weapons seizure

Kent police say officers arrested a 45-year-old Kent man after a vehicle pursuit Wednesday morning near South 236th Street and Pacific Highway South. According...

‘Blue envelopes’ seek to reduce WA traffic stop risks for neurodivergent drivers

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 23, 2026 Traffic stops can be anxiety-inducing encounters, especially for people with autism. To address this, Washington is establishing a...

New Police Officer Sworn In at Kent City Council Meeting

The Kent Police Department has officially welcomed a new officer as part of its growing force, with Officer Anthony Cienega being introduced and sworn...

WA sheriffs urge partial veto of bill setting new standards for their jobs

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 13, 2026 Washington sheriffs are pushing Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto parts of a controversial bill that would set...

WA officials urge leaders not to spend $51 million Meta fine yet

Largest gas pipeline network in Northwest could grow as Oklahoma-based owners pursue expansion

House Speaker makes case for unseating Democrat in WA’s heated congressional race

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