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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...

Lower drunk driving limit approved by WA Senate

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard January 28, 2026 Washington took a major stride Wednesday toward slashing the state’s legal limit for driving drunk. A divided state...

The latest attempt to legalize homegrown marijuana in Washington

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard January 28, 2026 After more than a decade of failed attempts, supporters of amending Washington state law to allow for...

WA crime victim advocates make another plea for state funding

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 27, 2026 For years, crime victim advocates in Washington have fought for state funding to make up for dwindling...

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...

Woman Seriously Injured in Belltown Shooting Following Late-Night Disturbance

Seattle — A 19-year-old woman was seriously injured in a shooting late Friday night in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood, prompting an ongoing investigation by police. Seattle...

King County Remembers Sheriff Louis Wyckoff’s Sacrifice 144 Years Later

KING COUNTY, Wash. — The King County Sheriff’s Office is honoring the legacy and sacrifice of Sheriff Louis V. Wyckoff, who died on January...

Portland Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Stabbing Case

PORTLAND, Ore. — Detectives with the Portland Police Bureau’s Major Crimes Unit are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect connected to a...

Cops Catch Capitol Hill Bank Robber After Evidence Found in Goodwill

SEATTLE — A 49-year-old man is in custody this weekend after committing two bank robberies in the Seattle area, with authorities tracking him down...

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...

More than 700,000 WA state voters have cast ballots

DOJ sending election monitors to WA’s King County

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

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