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Officer-Involved Shooting Reported at Bellevue Transit Center

Bellevue, WA — Bellevue Police responded to a call for service at approximately 12:24 p.m. on Friday at the Bellevue Transit Center, located at 10850...

FBI Conducts Early-Morning Drug Raid in Bay City

Bay City, Mich. :The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed a search warrant early Friday morning at a residence in the 1400 block of...

Investigation Reveals Sexual Exploitation, Prostitution, and Illegal Alcohol Sales at Seattle Strip Club; SPD Declares Business a Chronic Nuisance

Seattle, WA — The Seattle Police Department (SPD) has declared the Club Dollhouse strip club on Aurora Avenue North a chronic nuisance property following an...

Rising Cedar River Causes Road Closures and Safety Warnings in Renton

RENTON, WA — City officials have issued public safety warnings as rising water levels in the Cedar River have caused localized flooding, road closures,...

Kent Parks Cancels Christmas Rush Event Due to High River Levels

KENT — Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services has announced the cancellation of the 2025 Christmas Rush 5K/10K, citing unsafe conditions caused by rising...

High Utilizer Initiative Offender Arrested for Robbery and Resisting Arrest in Seattle

Seattle, WA — Seattle police have arrested a repeat offender under the “High Utilizer Initiative” following a robbery and assault incident at a local...

Kent Issues Flood Alert as Crews Respond to Rising Water

KENT, Wash. — Ongoing flooding across Kent and nearby areas has prompted city officials to issue safety warnings, road updates, and important reminders for...

Rising River Forces Bridge Closures in Renton

RENTON, Wash. — Several bridges in Renton experienced closures due to rising river levels, prompting warnings from local authorities. According to updates from the Renton...

Kent Police Announce New Grant to Fight Speeding & Distracted Driving

KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department has announced a new traffic safety grant opportunity aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving along the...

Train Incident Prompts Temporary Road Closure in Kent

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department announced a temporary road closure Friday after a train-related incident occurred along the BNSF railway tracks. According to...

Thousands under evacuation orders, as floodwaters crest in Washington rivers

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 11, 2025 Washington state awaits an answer on its request for federal aid as it deals with unprecedented river...

Renton Police Warn Residents of Holiday Mail Theft, Share Prevention Tips

Renton, WA — With the holiday season in full swing, the Renton Police Department is urging residents to stay vigilant as mail and package...

‘Historic’ flooding prompts WA governor to declare emergency

by Bill Lucia, Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 10, 2025 As floodwaters swelled around Washington, threatening low-lying communities along rivers, Gov. Bob...

Flood Warning Issued for King County, Washington

King County, WA — A Flood Warning has been issued for the region, urging residents to exercise caution as hazardous conditions develop due to...

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