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Stricter standards for Washington sheriffs approved in state Senate

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 12, 2026 The Washington state Senate approved legislation Thursday to set stricter eligibility standards for sheriffs and other police...

Kent Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing at West Hill Apartment Complex

Kent Police Department detectives are investigating a homicide following a fatal stabbing early Friday morning in the West Hill area of Kent. According to police,...

WA Senate OKs guardrails for license plate readers

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 4, 2026 Legislation to regulate the use of automated license plate readers amid concerns over federal immigration agents accessing...

Seattle Officials Urge Fans to Celebrate Safely Ahead of Super Sunday Rematch

SEATTLE — With the Seahawks set to return to Super Sunday for the first time in a decade, city officials are reminding fans to...

Pedestrian Killed in Train Collision in Kent

A 64-year-old Kent woman was killed Monday evening after being struck by a northbound BNSF train, according to the Kent Police Department. Officers were dispatched...

Proposed block on WA police hiring ICE agents fizzles out in Legislature

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 3, 2026 A proposal to bar law enforcement in the state from employing former federal immigration agents hired under...

Man Arrested After Fleeing Police and Crashing Stolen Car in Seattle

Seattle, WA — February 4, 2026 — Seattle police arrested a 45-year-old man early Wednesday morning after he fled from officers in a stolen...

Man Arrested Following Drive-By Shooting and Police Pursuit in South Seattle

Seattle, WA — February 1, 2026 — Seattle police arrested an 18-year-old man Sunday evening after a drive-by shooting in South Seattle. Officers responded just...

Kent Police Warn Residents About Targeted Phone Scam

The Kent Police Department has issued a public warning after a local resident was targeted in a sophisticated phone scam involving impersonation of law...

Detectives Investigate Homicide in Downtown Seattle

Seattle police detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred early this morning in Downtown Seattle. At approximately 1:30 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of...

Detectives Investigate Double Homicide in South Seattle

Seattle police detectives are investigating a double homicide that occurred Tuesday afternoon in South Seattle. Just before 4 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of...

Man Carrying Handcrafted Hatchet and Dagger Arrested for Trespassing in Seattle

SEATTLE — Seattle police arrested a 41-year-old convicted felon late Tuesday night after he was found trespassing on private property while carrying unlawful weapons,...

Officer Injured During Arrest of Violent Felon on Federal Probation in Seattle

SEATTLE — A Seattle police officer was injured Tuesday night during the arrest of a violent felon on federal probation following a struggle in...

Felon Arrested After Tossing Drugs and Cash During Chase in Seattle’s CID

SEATTLE — Seattle police arrested a known drug dealer with multiple outstanding felony warrants Tuesday afternoon after a brief foot chase in the Chinatown-International...

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