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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...

Renton Police Clarify Role Amid Federal Immigration Enforcement Activity

The Renton Police Department has issued a community update addressing concerns over the presence of federal immigration enforcement agents operating within the city. According to...

Officer-Involved Shooting Follows Police Pursuit in Tukwila

TUKWILA, Wash. — A police pursuit early Thursday morning ended with an officer-involved shooting and the arrest of a suspect on multiple felony charges,...

Scam Alert Issued as Everett Police Warn of Government Impersonation Frauds

Everett, WA — The Everett Police Department is warning residents about a growing number of scams involving individuals impersonating government officials, including law enforcement...

Lower drunk driving limit approved by WA Senate

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard January 28, 2026 Washington took a major stride Wednesday toward slashing the state’s legal limit for driving drunk. A divided state...

The latest attempt to legalize homegrown marijuana in Washington

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard January 28, 2026 After more than a decade of failed attempts, supporters of amending Washington state law to allow for...

WA crime victim advocates make another plea for state funding

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 27, 2026 For years, crime victim advocates in Washington have fought for state funding to make up for dwindling...

Kent Police Arrest Stabbing Suspect Following Incident at Public Library

Kent, Wash. — Kent Police patrol officers arrested a stabbing suspect Friday afternoon after a violent incident inside the Kent Library left an 18-year-old...

Woman Seriously Injured in Belltown Shooting Following Late-Night Disturbance

Seattle — A 19-year-old woman was seriously injured in a shooting late Friday night in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood, prompting an ongoing investigation by police. Seattle...

King County Remembers Sheriff Louis Wyckoff’s Sacrifice 144 Years Later

KING COUNTY, Wash. — The King County Sheriff’s Office is honoring the legacy and sacrifice of Sheriff Louis V. Wyckoff, who died on January...

Portland Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Stabbing Case

PORTLAND, Ore. — Detectives with the Portland Police Bureau’s Major Crimes Unit are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect connected to a...

Cops Catch Capitol Hill Bank Robber After Evidence Found in Goodwill

SEATTLE — A 49-year-old man is in custody this weekend after committing two bank robberies in the Seattle area, with authorities tracking him down...

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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