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Kent Police Officer Honored for 30 Years of Service

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department has recognized Traffic Officer Bateman for three decades of dedicated service, presenting him with a 30-year longevity...

Armed Felon Arrested During Narcotics Operation in Capitol Hill

Seattle, WA – Seattle police officers arrested an armed felon and his accomplice during a narcotics operation in the Capitol Hill neighborhood Friday afternoon. At...

Kent Police Department Shares Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

KENT, WA — With the holiday shopping season in full swing, the Kent Police Department (KPD) is reminding residents to stay alert and take...

Kent Police Department Hosts “Hops and Cops” Community Event

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department invited community members to join officers for “Hops and Cops”, a casual evening of conversation and connection held...

Seattle Man Arrested by Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

Seattle, WA (November 5, 2025) — Detectives with the Seattle Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, working in coordination with federal...

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

Seattle, WA — The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has assumed responsibility for investigating an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred in Seattle on October...

Man Arrives at Seattle Hospital After Being Shot in the Head

Seattle, WA — Seattle police are investigating after a man arrived at Harborview Medical Center early Tuesday morning with a gunshot wound to the...

SWAT Team Arrests Armed Man After Lengthy Standoff in West Queen Anne

Seattle, WA — A 28-year-old man was taken into custody late Tuesday night following a tense standoff with Seattle police in the West Queen...

Seattle Police Arrest Felon Carrying Stolen Gun in North Seattle

Seattle, WA — Seattle police arrested a 47-year-old convicted felon Tuesday morning after he was found carrying a stolen, loaded handgun in North Seattle. According...

Renton Police to Host Community Conversation in Sunset Neighborhood

Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department, in partnership with the Sunset Neighborhood Association, is inviting residents and workers in the Sunset area to...

Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect Who Robbed and Assaulted 88-Year-Old Woman in Rainier Beach

Seattle, WA Seattle police detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect accused of violently attacking and robbing an 88-year-old woman outside...

Seattle Police Rescue Woman from Burning Apartment in Capitol Hill

Seattle, WA — November 3, 2025:Seattle police officers rescued a woman from a burning apartment in the city’s Capitol Hill neighborhood Sunday evening after...

Vandalism Causes Internet Outage in North Kent; Xfinity Crews Working on Repairs

Kent, WA — November 3, 2025:Residents and businesses in north Kent are experiencing internet service disruptions today following another act of vandalism that damaged...

24-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured in Early Morning Stabbing Near Sinking Ship Garage

Seattle, WA (November 2, 2025) — Seattle police are investigating a stabbing incident that left a 24-year-old man seriously injured early Saturday morning near...

Renton Launches Free Senior Public Safety Miniseries for Adults 50+

Tukwila Police Arrest Suspect with Outstanding Warrant During Traffic Stop

Free Steering Wheel Lock Giveaway Announced by Bellevue Police to Prevent Auto Theft

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