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Seattle Man Arrested for Arson Beneath Apartment Building, Assaulting Officers

Seattle police arrested a 29-year-old man early Tuesday morning after he allegedly set a recycling dumpster on fire beneath an occupied apartment building and...

Woman Arrested After Assaulting State Troopers and Seattle Police Officer in Tukwila

A 28-year-old woman was arrested and jailed after allegedly assaulting two Washington State Patrol troopers and a Seattle police officer during a disturbance-related investigation...

Hate Crime Charges Filed After Threats Against Seattle Synagogue

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO) has filed criminal charges against a 30-year-old man arrested in connection with a hate crime involving threats...

Kent Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision on East Valley Highway

KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred Tuesday evening along East Valley Highway. Police...

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...

Seattle Harbor Patrol Removes Derelict, Fuel-Leaking Vessel From Lake Union

Seattle, Washington — The Seattle Police Department’s Harbor Patrol Unit (HPU) has successfully towed and seized a derelict, fuel-leaking vessel from Lake Union following...

City of Kent Warns Drivers to Obey Road Closure Signs Amid Flooding

Kent, Washington – The City of Kent Government has issued a strong safety reminder to motorists as flooding continues to impact roadways across the...

Kent Parks and Trails Closed Due to Excessive Rainfall

Kent, Washington – The City of Kent’s Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department has issued an update regarding widespread park and trail impacts caused...

Kent Flood Update: Road Closures and Detours Issued

Kent, Washington – The City of Kent has released a flooding update as of December 21 at 3:35 a.m., warning residents of ongoing high...

Kent Parks & Trails Affected by Heavy Rain, Several Areas Closed

Kent, WA:Excessive rainfall has caused flooding across parts of the City of Kent, leading to multiple park and trail closures as officials begin transitioning...

Drive Kent Issues Traffic Advisory Due to Inclement Weather

Kent, WA -: The City of Kent has issued a traffic advisory as inclement weather continues to impact several roadways across the city, leading...

Flooding Update: River Levels Begin to Ease in Kent

Kent, WA:The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun reducing water outflows from the Howard Hanson Dam, a move expected to lower river levels...

Kent Police Repeat Safety Warning: Stay Off Levees and Flooded Areas

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department has again urged residents to stay off levees and avoid flooded areas, stressing that public safety remains...

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...

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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