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NWS Warns of Potential Flooding as Powerful Storm Systems Move Into Pacific Northwest

Seattle, WA — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Seattle is warning residents across the Pacific Northwest to prepare for a series of very...

Renton Police Release Sketch in Search for Serial Rape Suspect

Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department has released a facial sketch of a suspect believed to be responsible for a violent sexual assault...

Police are failing to solve most violent crimes in WA

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 5, 2025 More than half of violent crimes in Washington state are going unsolved. That sobering data point, shared with...

WA’s ban on assault weapon sales withstands another round in court

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 4, 2025 A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms...

Armed Felon Arrested After Ramming Police Vehicle with Stolen Car, Injuring Two Officers in Seattle

SEATTLE, WA — Seattle police arrested a 39-year-old armed felon after he allegedly rammed a police vehicle with a stolen car, injuring two officers...

Road Rage Incident in Downtown Seattle Leaves Man Seriously Injured in Stabbing

SEATTLE, WA — Seattle police arrested a 44-year-old woman after a road rage confrontation escalated into a stabbing that left a man seriously injured...

Man Armed with Hatchet and Knife Arrested in Downtown Seattle on Drug and Weapon Charges

SEATTLE, WA — Seattle police officers arrested a 33-year-old man armed with a knife and a hatchet while in possession of methamphetamine and cocaine...

Kent Police Celebrate Community Police Academy Graduation

KENT, OHIO — The Kent Police Department proudly celebrated the graduation of its latest Community Police Academy class this week, marking the successful completion...

Kent Police Conduct East Hill Shoplift Blitz, Arrest Multiple Offenders

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) carried out an intensive week-long “Shoplift Blitz” on East Hill, targeting repeat offenders...

Suspect Arrested in South Seattle Homicide Following Multi-Agency Investigation

Seattle police have arrested a 31-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in South Seattle on November 17. The arrest...

Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Vehicle Collision in Seattle’s Interbay Neighborhood

Seattle police are investigating a vehicle–pedestrian collision that left a man with potentially life-threatening injuries Monday night in the Interbay neighborhood. At approximately 8:35 p.m....

Kent City Schools Closed Tuesday Due to Winter Weather Conditions

Kent City Schools announced that all schools are closed today, Tuesday, December 2, due to winter weather conditions affecting the area. The closure comes...

Kent Police Issue Winter Weather Safety Reminder as Snow and Ice Impact Roads

The Kent Police Department is urging residents to use extra caution on the roads as snow and icy conditions affect travel throughout the day....

Kent Highlights National Impaired Driving Prevention Month and Local DUI Court Efforts

The City of Kent is recognizing National Impaired Driving Prevention Month this December, emphasizing the serious public safety risks associated with impaired driving and...

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