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Kent Police Officers Save Suicidal Man, Highlight Crisis Resources Ahead of Holiday Season

KENT, WA — Kent Police officers are being praised for their quick, life-saving response after a suicidal man in his 40s severely injured himself...

Peaceful Downtown March Followed by Evening Unrest in South Waterfront; One Arrest Reported

Portland, Ore. — November 23, 2025 — A scheduled demonstration in Downtown Portland remained peaceful Saturday, while later protest activity in the South Waterfront...

Renton Police Conclude Dungeons & Dragons Club After Successful Campaign

Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department has wrapped up its latest community-building initiative—an in-house Dungeons & Dragons club that brought officers, city staff,...

Detectives Arrest Teen in Ballard Bridge Graffiti and Assault Case

Seattle, WA — Seattle police detectives have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with a graffiti incident and the assault of an 80-year-old man...

Kent Police Department Reports Major Early Success in City-Wide Food Drive

KENT, WA — The Kent Police Department announced a strong start to its annual city-wide food drive, crediting both employees and community members for...

Yakima Police Department Recognized at State Conference for Special Olympics Washington Partnership

Yakima, WA — The Yakima Police Department (YPD) received multiple honors this week at the Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs conference, acknowledging...

Detectives Investigating Death in Downtown Seattle

Seattle police are investigating the death of a 44-year-old man found with significant head trauma in Downtown Seattle on Saturday evening. At approximately 6:23 p.m.,...

Residents in northwest WA town fear closure of ‘lifeline’ post office

by Sophia Gates, Washington State Standard November 15, 2025 This article was first published by Cascadia Daily News. GLACIER — For going on three decades, Patricia “Patty” Davis...

Federal Officials May Deploy U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents to City as Early as This Weekend

SEATTLE, Wash. — Federal officials are considering the deployment of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents to the city as early as this...

Renton’s Giving Trees Return for the Holiday Season

RENTON, Wash. — The City of Renton has officially launched its annual Giving Tree program, now on display at three major city locations: Renton...

Tukwila Police, Mental Health Provider Assist Homeless Woman and Child

TUWILA, Wash. — A Tukwila police officer and a mental health provider teamed up last week to help a woman and her young child...

Two People Killed in Lacey Shooting, Investigation Underway

Lacey, WA — A fatal shooting in Lacey left two people dead late Thursday night, according to reports from KIRO 7 News. Police responded...

City of Kent Launches Annual Canned Food Drive to Support Local Families

Kent, WA — November 8, 2025:The City of Kent has kicked off its annual Canned Food Drive, inviting residents and city employees to help...

Kent City Council Reviews Key Financial and Community Updates in November 4 Meeting

Kent, WA — The Kent City Council convened on November 4, 2025, to discuss a range of items focused on financial planning, city development,...

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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