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13-Year-Old Arrested in Connection With Fatal Shooting of Teen in Seattle’s Rainier Valley

SEATTLE — A 13-year-old boy was arrested on June 4 in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Seattle's Rainier Valley...

Kent Police Officers Honored with Lifesaving Awards for Heroic Actions

Kent, WA – The Kent Police Department has recognized two officers with Lifesaving Awards for their swift and courageous actions that helped save lives...

FAA Imposes Temporary Drone Restrictions in Renton Ahead of FIFA World Cup Activities

RENTON, Wash. — Federal aviation officials have established temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for drone operations in parts of Renton as preparations intensify for FIFA...

Renton Police Prepare for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Belgian National Team Arrives

RENTON, Wash. — The Renton Police Department has announced extensive preparations for the arrival of Belgium’s national soccer team ahead of the FIFA World...

Man arrested after shattering windows at WA Capitol, authorities say

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard June 4, 2026 Authorities arrested a man early Thursday after he allegedly broke several windows of the Washington state Capitol...

Two Men Seriously Injured in Chinatown-International District Hit-and-Run

SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle police are investigating a hit-and-run collision that left two men seriously injured late Sunday night in the Chinatown-International District. At approximately...

Kent Police Investigating Suspicious Death After Early-Morning 911 Call

KENT, Wash. — June 3, 2026 — The Kent Police Department is investigating a suspicious death following a 911 report of shots fired in...

Final 2 victims recovered from site of southwest Washington mill implosion

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard May 30, 2026 The two remaining victims who went missing after a chemical tank implosion in Longview, Washington earlier this...

WA agencies lacked role inspecting failed chemical tank in Longview mill disaster

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard May 30, 2026 No state agency was responsible for inspecting the 900,000-gallon chemical storage tank that burst at a...

Renton Police Department to Host Career Workshop for Aspiring Officers

The Renton Police Department is inviting community members interested in law enforcement careers to attend a special Career Workshop on Saturday, June 20, 2026,...

Kent Woman Arrested After Running Into Traffic While Fleeing Police

KENT, Wash. — A 28-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday afternoon after allegedly attempting to flee Kent Police by running into traffic near the 300...

Armed Motorcyclist Arrested in South Seattle, Drugs and Gun Seized

Seattle Police Department officers arrested a 31-year-old man during a traffic stop in South Seattle after recovering narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and a handgun. According to...

Kent Police Department Promotes Commander L. Meyer

The Kent Police Department has announced the promotion of former Sergeant L. Meyer to the rank of Commander, recognizing his years of dedicated service...

Kent Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on West Hill

Authorities in Kent are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday evening on the city’s West Hill. According to the Kent Police Department, officers responded...

WA officials urge leaders not to spend $51 million Meta fine yet

Largest gas pipeline network in Northwest could grow as Oklahoma-based owners pursue expansion

House Speaker makes case for unseating Democrat in WA’s heated congressional race

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