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King County Emergency Management Hosts Damage Assessment Clinic for Flood Victims

Pacific, Washington — The King County Emergency Management Team is hosting a Damage Assessment Clinic today to assist residents impacted by recent flooding, according...

Issaquah Police Department Honors 2025 Award Recipients for Service and Excellence

Issaquah, Washington — The Issaquah Police Department (IPD) recently honored its 2025 award recipients, recognizing sworn officers and civilian employees whose dedication, professionalism, courage,...

Felon Arrested in U-Village Retail Theft Operation

Seattle police arrested a 28-year-old convicted felon and detained two additional shoplifting suspects during a Retail Theft Operation at the University Village shopping center...

Kent Traffic Advisory Update

The City of Kent announced that all weather-related road closures have now been cleared and traffic routes are open as of 12/23/25 at 3:00...

Kent Police Department Shares Christmas Wishes With Community

Kent, Washington — The Kent Police Department extended warm holiday greetings to the community on Christmas Day, wishing residents a joyful and peaceful celebration. In...

Seattle Man Arrested for Arson Beneath Apartment Building, Assaulting Officers

Seattle police arrested a 29-year-old man early Tuesday morning after he allegedly set a recycling dumpster on fire beneath an occupied apartment building and...

Woman Arrested After Assaulting State Troopers and Seattle Police Officer in Tukwila

A 28-year-old woman was arrested and jailed after allegedly assaulting two Washington State Patrol troopers and a Seattle police officer during a disturbance-related investigation...

Hate Crime Charges Filed After Threats Against Seattle Synagogue

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO) has filed criminal charges against a 30-year-old man arrested in connection with a hate crime involving threats...

Kent Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision on East Valley Highway

KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred Tuesday evening along East Valley Highway. Police...

Two New Officers Graduate from Police Academy, Join Kent Police Department

Kent, Washington The Kent Police Department (KPD) welcomed two new officers this week as they officially graduated from the Criminal Justice Training Commission Police Academy. Officers...

Seattle Harbor Patrol Removes Derelict, Fuel-Leaking Vessel From Lake Union

Seattle, Washington — The Seattle Police Department’s Harbor Patrol Unit (HPU) has successfully towed and seized a derelict, fuel-leaking vessel from Lake Union following...

City of Kent Warns Drivers to Obey Road Closure Signs Amid Flooding

Kent, Washington – The City of Kent Government has issued a strong safety reminder to motorists as flooding continues to impact roadways across the...

Kent Parks and Trails Closed Due to Excessive Rainfall

Kent, Washington – The City of Kent’s Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department has issued an update regarding widespread park and trail impacts caused...

Kent Flood Update: Road Closures and Detours Issued

Kent, Washington – The City of Kent has released a flooding update as of December 21 at 3:35 a.m., warning residents of ongoing high...

U.S. Marshals Capture Seattle Homicide Suspect After Mistaken California Jail Release

WA Fish and Wildlife commissioner accuses agency director of retaliation

Immigrants in WA to be notified of federal workplace inspections under new law

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