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Highway 2 to reopen west of Stevens Pass

by Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard December 30, 2025 U.S. Highway 2 west of Stevens Pass will fully reopen by Sunday, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said...

Detectives Seek Information on Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run in Beacon Hill

Seattle, Wash. — Seattle police detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision that...

Police Arrest Man After Shooting Near Chinatown–International District

Seattle, Wash. — Seattle police arrested a man Sunday morning following a shooting near the Chinatown–International District neighborhood. Officers responded at approximately 6:00 a.m. to...

Kent Police Arrest Robbery Suspect

Kent, Wash. — A robbery suspect was taken into custody Tuesday evening after a quick response by Kent Police and help from alert witnesses...

National Guard Patrols King County Levees During Holidays

King County, Washington — Governor Bob Ferguson praised the Washington National Guard for their continued efforts to patrol and monitor stressed levee systems across...

Kent Issues Travel Advisory Ahead of Road Closures

Kent, WA — December, 2025 The City of Kent Government is urging residents and commuters to check for road closures and travel impacts before heading...

King County Emergency Management Hosts Damage Assessment Clinic for Flood Victims

Pacific, Washington — The King County Emergency Management Team is hosting a Damage Assessment Clinic today to assist residents impacted by recent flooding, according...

Issaquah Police Department Honors 2025 Award Recipients for Service and Excellence

Issaquah, Washington — The Issaquah Police Department (IPD) recently honored its 2025 award recipients, recognizing sworn officers and civilian employees whose dedication, professionalism, courage,...

Felon Arrested in U-Village Retail Theft Operation

Seattle police arrested a 28-year-old convicted felon and detained two additional shoplifting suspects during a Retail Theft Operation at the University Village shopping center...

Kent Traffic Advisory Update

The City of Kent announced that all weather-related road closures have now been cleared and traffic routes are open as of 12/23/25 at 3:00...

Kent Police Department Shares Christmas Wishes With Community

Kent, Washington — The Kent Police Department extended warm holiday greetings to the community on Christmas Day, wishing residents a joyful and peaceful celebration. In...

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...

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