Attempted robbery near Auburn Walmart goes awry, victim shoots at suspects
An attempted robbery near a Walmart in Auburn turned into an exchange on gunfire Tuesday morning, prompting a massive police response.2 years ago
SPD’s assistant chief placed on administrative leave
The Assistant Chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) has been placed on administrative leave, according to Police Chief Adrian Diaz.2 years ago
Former assisted living caregiver charged with raping 2 patients in Shoreline
A former caregiver at an assisted living facility in Shoreline has been charged with multiple counts of rape involving patients at the facility.2 years ago
High-speed chase reaching 114 mph ends in arrest at Federal Way Trader Joe’s
A motorcycle rider was arrested at a Trader Joe's after initially evading police during a 114 mph-highway pursuit.2 years ago
16-year-old girl from Bonney Lake still missing, not seen in five weeks
The missing girl, Hayden Locke, was last seen leaving her home on April 16 in Bonney Lake, Washington. She's been missing for 38 days as of this reporting.2 years ago
UW survey: 1 in 10 Washington ‘young adults’ use cannabis every day
The Young Adult Health Survey by UW revealed daily cannabis smoking has never been higher among young adults.2 years ago
Two people dead in Yelm standoff involving SWAT, bomb squad
A long police standoff in Yelm ended with two people dead Tuesday night, with law enforcement a death investigation nearby could be related.2 years ago
King County faces property tax hike to save public health clinics from closing
King County Executive Dow Constantine is pursuing a property tax increase throughout the county in order to prevent public health clinics from shuttering.2 years ago
Seattle requests KC Homelessness Authority to shrink budget by $21M
The King County Homeless Authority (KCRHA) has been requested by the City of Seattle to shed $21 million from its budget.2 years ago
King County deputies intercept Burien drug ring tied to Sinaloa cartel
The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) arrested a suspected drug trafficker in Burien who was connected to a Mexican cartel.2 years ago
Conservative activist: ‘No doubt’ duplicate Bob Fergusons would be ‘far better’ at running state
Ferguson claimed this was a "direct attack" on democracy and the Washington state election system. Both Bob Fergusons subsequently dropped out.2 years ago
13 Western WA residents indicted for major drug ring, 350 pounds of drugs recovered
Federal authorities have indicted 13 people -- all from Western Washington -- for involvement in an alleged drug trafficking ring.2 years ago
Seattle passes contract with SPD amid concerns over lack of public comment
The Seattle City Council passed a long-negotiated contract with the Seattle Police Department 8-1 on Tuesday.2 years ago
Illegal Queen Anne street takeover leads to driver ‘doing donuts’ around SPD vehicle
SPD responded to a street "takeover" in Queen Anne last Saturday, only to be subjected to several "donuts" from one of the participating drivers.2 years ago
Truck fire shuts down I-405, 2 lanes now open
All lanes of I-405 heading north at Sunset Boulevard in Renton were blocked due to a major truck fire. The HOV lane is now open.2 years ago
Melinda French Gates leaving the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Melinda Gates announced she is stepping down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation via a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday.2 years ago
Seattle Police: 13-year-old girl injured during shooting in front of her family
A 13-year-old girl was shot multiple times allegedly by her boyfriend in front of her family in Seattle's Yesler Terrace neighborhood Saturday night.2 years ago
Pro-Israel march at UW comes face-to-face with liberated zone encampment on campus
A pro-Israel march is expected to go through the campus' liberated zone encampment made up of pro-Palestinian protestors.2 years ago
KIRO host John Curley receiving 2024 Humanitarian of the Year Award
John Curley, co-host of "The John and Jake Show," was named the 2024 recipient of the Sharon L. Harrison Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Service.2 years ago
Washington AG Ferguson investigating Catholic Church for alleged child sex abuse
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced his office is investigating the Catholic Church for alleged child sex abuse.2 years ago
Seattle Public Schools’ budget in disarray, could close 20 elementary schools
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is facing several grim decisions now that the district's budget deficit has reached more than $100 million.2 years ago
Seattle cop was threatened by fellow officer after he ‘Leroy Jenkins’d’ drug bust
One Seattle cop challenged another to a fight and threatened to "beat him to death" after a drug bust went belly up, according to OPA.2 years ago
Rep. Caldier being investigated, again, after revealing redacted witnesses’ names
Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, publicly identified three people interviewed for an investigation to reporters last December.2 years ago
