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Kent police investigating body found in Lake Fenwick

Kent police are investigating after an adult male was found deceased in Lake Fenwick on March 23, 2026. According to police, officers and Puget Sound...

Kent police arrest suspected drug dealer after pursuit and weapons seizure

Kent police say officers arrested a 45-year-old Kent man after a vehicle pursuit Wednesday morning near South 236th Street and Pacific Highway South. According...

‘Blue envelopes’ seek to reduce WA traffic stop risks for neurodivergent drivers

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 23, 2026 Traffic stops can be anxiety-inducing encounters, especially for people with autism. To address this, Washington is establishing a...

New Police Officer Sworn In at Kent City Council Meeting

The Kent Police Department has officially welcomed a new officer as part of its growing force, with Officer Anthony Cienega being introduced and sworn...

Kent Police Arrest 8 in Major Shoplifting Crackdown Across Multiple Cities

The Kent Police Department has successfully carried out a major retail theft crackdown, resulting in multiple arrests and recovery of stolen goods during a...

Man Seriously Injured in Stabbing During Domestic Dispute in Chinatown-International District

Seattle | March 18, 2026 A late-night domestic disturbance in Chinatown-International District turned violent early Wednesday morning, leaving a man with serious injuries and a...

WA sheriffs urge partial veto of bill setting new standards for their jobs

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 13, 2026 Washington sheriffs are pushing Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto parts of a controversial bill that would set...

Silver Alert Issued for Missing 70-Year-Old Man Last Seen in South Seattle

Authorities have issued a Silver Alert for a missing 70-year-old man who was last seen in South Seattle, prompting police to ask the public...

Community Leaders, Prosecutors and Police Unite to Address Youth Gun Violence in Seattle

Nearly 50 community members gathered on March 4 for an important discussion focused on youth and gun violence, emphasizing collaboration and hope through community...

Winter Driving Alert in Renton, Washington

Authorities in Renton are urging drivers to be extra cautious after several preventable collisions were reported early this morning due to snowy and icy...

Kent Police Arrest Bothell Rape Suspect Following BOLO Alert

Kent, Washington – Officers from the Kent Police Department successfully arrested a 24-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a rape investigation in Bothell after...

DUI Crash in Kent Leads to Arrest After Driver Slams Into SUV Carrying Mother and Toddler

A suspected DUI crash in Kent, Washington led to the arrest of a driver after a collision involving a mother and her toddler, according...

Kent Police Department to Receive $1.92 Million for Officers, Training, and Jail Safety Upgrades

The Kent Police Department in Kent, Washington will receive approximately $1.92 million in funding aimed at strengthening public safety, supporting officer recruitment, and improving...

First grants awarded under WA’s new $100M police hiring program

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 10, 2026 The first two grants from Washington’s new $100 million effort to boost law enforcement hiring have been...

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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