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Police Investigate Early-Morning Stabbing in Seattle’s Belltown Neighborhood

SEATTLE — Seattle police are investigating a stabbing that left a woman injured in the Belltown neighborhood early Tuesday morning. Just after 7:00 a.m., patrol...

Multiple People Shot Outside Hookah Lounge in International District; One Dead

Seattle, WA — A deadly shooting early this morning outside a hookah lounge in Seattle’s International District has left one man dead and three...

Seattle Man Arrested for Assault and Property Damage After Pellet Gun Shooting

Seattle — A 47-year-old man was arrested early Thursday morning after firing a pellet gun at an apartment building, injuring a man and causing...

Seattle Detectives Investigate High Point Shooting

Seattle — Seattle police are investigating a shooting that injured a 42-year-old woman in the High Point neighborhood late Tuesday night. On January 14, around...

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 in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District for Carrying Illegal Knives

Seattle, WA — Seattle police arrested a 39-year-old man on Jan. 11 in the Chinatown-International District after he was found carrying two illegal fixed-blade...

City of Kent Encourages Residents to Prepare Homes for Winter Weather

Kent, WA — As winter weather approaches, the City of Kent is urging residents to take steps now to prepare their homes and reduce...

Man Seriously Injured in Shooting Near Seattle’s Chinatown-International District

Seattle, WA — A 27-year-old man was seriously injured in a shooting early Saturday morning near the Chinatown-International District, police said. According to authorities, the...

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...

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...

Three People Injured in Early Morning Shootings Across Seattle

Seattle, WA — Seattle police are investigating multiple shootings that injured three people early this morning in different parts of the city. No arrests...

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

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