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Federal Officials May Deploy U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents to City as Early as This Weekend

SEATTLE, Wash. — Federal officials are considering the deployment of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents to the city as early as this...

Kent Police Highlight Positive Impact of BlueBridge Funds in Supporting Community Members

KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department is shining a spotlight on the meaningful role that BlueBridge Alliance funds play in helping officers support...

SE 26th Street and Kamber Road Closed Due to Standing Water, Says Bellevue Transportation Department

BELLEVUE, Wash. — The City of Bellevue Transportation Department has announced the temporary closure of SE 26th Street and Kamber Road, between Richards Road...

Early-Morning Restaurant Fire in Green Lake Ruled Accidental

SEATTLE — A restaurant fire in Seattle’s Green Lake neighborhood early Wednesday morning has been ruled accidental, according to Seattle Fire Department investigators. At 3:27...

Tukwila Police, Mental Health Provider Assist Homeless Woman and Child

TUWILA, Wash. — A Tukwila police officer and a mental health provider teamed up last week to help a woman and her young child...

Redmond Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect After Extensive Investigation

Redmond, WA — November 15, 2025 An armed robbery suspect has been apprehended following an extensive investigation by the Redmond Police Department. The incident, which...

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested Following Redmond Police Investigation

Redmond, WA — November 14, 2025 Redmond Police officers have arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on October 16. The...

Two People Killed in Lacey Shooting, Investigation Underway

Lacey, WA — A fatal shooting in Lacey left two people dead late Thursday night, according to reports from KIRO 7 News. Police responded...

DEA Seattle Seizes Fentanyl and Firearms in Major Bust Across Washington State

Seattle, WA – In a major operation conducted this October, the DEA Seattle division, in collaboration with local police departments, successfully seized large quantities...

Security company drops lawsuit over new WA tax

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard November 11, 2025 A security company has dropped its lawsuit over Washington’s new sales tax on services weeks after filing...

Renton Police Enforce Traffic Safety on Lake Washington Boulevard

The Renton Police Department has increased enforcement along Lake Washington Boulevard after reports of dangerous driving behavior in the area. According to police, drivers...

City of Kent Urges Residents to Stay Visible During Darker Evenings

As daylight hours continue to shorten, the City of Kent Government is reminding residents to prioritize safety while walking or biking at night. In...

Seattle Police Arrest Two Teens in Armed Carjacking Incident in North Seattle

Seattle, WA — Seattle police arrested two teenagers, ages 15 and 17, following an armed carjacking that occurred Friday night in North Seattle. Around 9:30 p.m....

Man Arrested for Homicide After Lengthy SWAT Standoff in North Seattle

Seattle, WA — A 51-year-old man was taken into custody by Seattle police after a tense five-hour standoff with the Seattle Police Department’s SWAT team...

Car Seats Are Mandatory: Kent Police Reminds Parents to Protect Young Passengers

WA judge rejects bid to ditch description of income tax initiative’s budget effects

2 votes separate WA Democrats in Bellingham-area state Senate race

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