Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank under state investigation over controversial social media posts
The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission announced it is investigating Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank and his social media.1 year ago
Microsoft announces in-office mandate for Puget Sound employees in 2026
After previously mulling over the idea in the summer, Microsoft has ruled that its employees must work in the office three days per week starting in 2026.1 year ago
Friday Harbor mayor accused of animal cruelty after family dog found wounded
The mayor of Friday Harbor pleaded not guilty to abusing the family dog.1 year ago
Human remains found in shallow grave near Mount Rainier; potentially linked to missing Tacoma woman
Authorities with the Thurston County Sheriff's Office discovered human remains after they were led to a shallow grave near Mount Rainier.1 year ago
Seattle issues nearly 200,000 parking tickets in first half of 2025
The City of Seattle has issued nearly 200,000 parking tickets in the first half of 2025.1 year ago
Puget Sound Fire Deputy Chief dies from occupational cancer after 26 years of service
Puget Sound Fire Deputy Chief Jimmy Webb died on Sept. 5 from occupational-related cancer after retiring less than three months earlier.1 year ago
Cliff Mass: WA’s Climate Commitment Act has ‘no benefit for mankind’
Months after Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill that increased the transparency regarding the Climate Commitment Act, many within the state still debate the legislation's effectiveness.1 year ago
Overnight smash-and-grab leaves Seattle tobacco shop heavily damaged
A group of suspects smashed into a tobacco shop with a car in order to steal merchandise overnight Monday in Seattle.1 year ago
17-year-old shot during robbery attempt after concert in Seattle’s Ravenna neighborhood
A 17-year-old boy is recovering after being shot while walking to his car following a concert in Seattle.1 year ago
Study finds Seattle Seahawks among NFL’s least hated teams ahead of 50th season
According to a study leading up to the NFL's first Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks is among the least despised teams nationwide.1 year ago
Security guard arrested for impersonating police officer in Bremerton
The Bremerton Police Department arrested a security guard after he impersonated a police officer at an active police scene.1 year ago
Pierce County deputies arrest 13-year-old over school shooter threats
The Pierce County Sheriff's Office arrested a 13-year-old male over school shooter ideations on Sept. 6.1 year ago
Undercover officers to wear opposing team’s gear to better monitor fans at Seahawks games
The Seattle Seahawks announced Thursday that undercover law enforcement officers will wear opposing team jerseys at home games this season.1 year ago
Tacoma resident Vadim Kruglov, 37, ID’d as man found dead at Burning Man
A man who died while attending Burning Man, a week-long, large-scale desert festival, has been identified as a Washington resident.1 year ago
Man escaping DOC custody caught fishing, jumps into river in attempted getaway
A person on the run after escaping Department of Corrections custody was arrested after a WDFW officer found him fishing along the Stillaguamish River.1 year ago
‘Most dangerous driver in WA’ arrested for 29th time after 135 mph wrong-way chase
The suspect, Andrey Lupulyak, is known by local law enforcement as likely "the most dangerous driver in the state."1 year ago
Hazen High School went into lockdown after reports of nearby gunfire
Hazen High School entered into a temporary school lockout Tuesday after receiving a report of possible gunfire nearby.1 year ago
Seattle Police consent decree ends after 13 years of federal oversight
The Seattle Police Department's (SPD) federal consent decree is set to end after 13 years.1 year ago
Driver flees scene after crashing into bus, sending it into Sephora storefront in Westlake
A Metro bus drove off the road and crashed into a Sephora beauty products store in Seattle's Westlake neighborhood after a driver collided with the bus.1 year ago
West Coast Health Alliance: West Coast states push back against ‘politicized’ CDC
Washington, Oregon, and California have launched a groundbreaking West Coast Health Alliance to counter what leaders call federal mismanagement of public health.1 year ago
Waymo self-driving cars to be on Seattle streets sooner than we think
Waymo, a company using autonomous driving technology to create driverless taxis, has its sights set on the Seattle region for expansion.1 year ago
Seattle police: Woman’s ex-partner shoots her boyfriend after he strangled her
A 28-year-old man was shot by his girlfriend on Monday night after he allegedly assaulted her and threatened her ex-partner.1 year ago
Homemade weapon found under toilet at Mason County Jail
A homemade weapon was discovered by Mason County Jail staff during a routine cell search on Aug. 28, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.1 year ago