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Kent Police Highlight National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

KENT, WA – December 2025 — The Kent Police Department is recognizing National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, emphasizing the dangers impaired driving poses to...

Renton Police Department Announces Winners of 2025 Battle of the Badges Holiday Lights Competition

The Renton Police Department, in partnership with Renton Parks and Recreation and the City of Renton, celebrated the winners of the 2025 Battle of...

WA erred in granting hundreds of commercial driver’s licenses to noncitizens

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 9, 2025 Washington state mistakenly issued nearly 700 licenses to drive trucks and buses to noncitizens who don’t qualify...

Ban on police face coverings pitched ahead of WA’s 2026 legislative session

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 8, 2025 California in September became the first state to ban law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings, in...

Homicide Investigation Underway in Tacoma; Arrest Reported on McKinley Avenue

Tacoma, WA — Tacoma police are investigating a homicide following an incident that initially appeared to be a vehicle collision in the 6400 block...

Two Suspects Arrested in Back-to-Back Shoplifting Incidents in Tukwila

Tukwila, WA — Two people were taken into custody following a pair of shoplifting incidents that unfolded almost simultaneously at businesses along the 17300...

Suspected Car Thief Arrested After Ramming Police Vehicle

A 36-year-old man is in custody after allegedly stealing a vehicle early Friday morning and attempting to flee police by repeatedly ramming a patrol...

USCIS Launches New Vetting Center to Enhance National Security Screening

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the creation of a new national vetting center aimed at strengthening America’s ability to...

Pedestrian Crashes on Washington Highways Raise Alarm as Incidents Surge

Washington State Patrol is sounding the alarm over a growing and dangerous trend: a sharp rise in pedestrian-related crashes on state highways. Officials say...

Washington State Law Links Repeat DUI Convictions to Permanent Loss of Gun Rights

Olympia, WA — A Washington state law that took effect on July 23, 2023, is drawing renewed attention for its impact on firearm ownership...

King County Sheriff’s Office Leads Independent Investigation into Seattle Officer-Involved Shooting

Seattle, WA — The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) is serving as the Independent Investigative Team (IIT) in the investigation of a Seattle Police...

Kent PD to Participate in “Battle of the Badges” Holiday Lights Event in Renton

Renton, WA — The Kent Police Department is inviting families and community members to enjoy a festive night of friendly competition and holiday cheer...

Girmay Zahilay Joins Sound Cities Association as New King County Executive

King County, WA — Councilmember Girmay Zahilay announced this week that he has joined the Sound Cities Association (SCA) for the first time in...

Elderly Woman Brutally Attacked in Daylight Assault in Seattle, Finger Bitten Off

Seattle, WA — An 88-year-old woman is recovering after a violent and unprovoked attack in her own backyard, a disturbing incident that unfolded in...

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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