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Two people airlifted in 11-hour rescue operation after car plunged 250 feet off cliff

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office's search-and-rescue team airlifted two people who became stuck in a car after it slid off a cliff in the mountains above Wilkeson.

1 month ago

Teen, woman arrested over alleged connection to Mount Vernon homicide

A juvenile man and an adult female were arrested Thursday in Maple Falls as a result of an ongoing homicide investigation in Mount Vernon on June 11.

1 month ago

Nicholas Serra’s unsolved murder: Family still searching for closure 3 years later

The family of Nicholas "Nick" Serra is still pleading for answers after the 26-year-old was found beaten to death at the Winton Woods Apartments in Poulsbo in October 2023.

1 month ago

15-year-old charged in fatal Kent shooting of teen girl

A King County judge found probable cause to hold a 15-year-old Tukwila boy on suspicion of first-degree murder.

1 month ago

15-year-old critically injured in accidental shooting inside car on Aurora Avenue

A 15-year-old boy was accidentally shot on Seattle’s Aurora Avenue on Tuesday after a kid mishandled a firearm in the backseat of the car and shot the driver.

1 month ago

‘There wasn’t a lot of cooperation’: 2 men shot on rural Pierce County property, but give deputies few answers

Two men are recovering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds after being dropped off at the Bonney Lake emergency room Sunday morning.

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25-year-old man charged for molesting 6-year-old, filming minors in Bellevue

King County prosecutors have filed felony child sex charges against a 25-year-old man who allegedly molested a 6-year-old girl.

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‘Just come forward’: Nearly 5 years after deadly hit-and-run near Poulsbo, victim’s partner still pleads for answers

Nearly five years after Vince Giamona was killed in a late-night hit-and-run near Poulsbo, his partner is still living with unanswered questions.

1 month ago

Teen believed to be on mushrooms crashes through closed garage door, flees, then returns to the scene

A 19-year-old driver is facing multiple potential charges after reportedly crashing a car through a closed garage door in unincorporated Bremerton.

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Explosion shakes Lakewood neighborhood after man experiments with homemade fireworks

A Lakewood man is in serious condition after an explosion inside a detached shop, where investigators said he was making homemade fireworks.

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‘Law enforcement will be out in force’: King County Sheriff’s Office ramps up presence for World Cup

The King County Sheriff's Office is stepping up its visible presence on the ground and in the air as Seattle hosts World Cup matches this week.

1 month ago

Cyclist dies after crash with parked car, box truck in West Seattle

A tragic bike crash in West Seattle left a woman dead on Monday morning, and investigators are searching for answers.

1 month ago

Renton police roll out new drone-tracking tech ahead of World Cup

As the FIFA World Cup brings large crowds to the PNW, the Renton Police Department is rolling out a new high-tech tool to help keep fans safe.

2 months ago

100 Safe Days of Summer: Bellevue police step up DUI, distracted driving patrols

The Bellevue Police Department is launching its annual "100 Safe Days of Summer" traffic safety campaign, increasing DUI and distracted-driving enforcement.

2 months ago

Seattle officials closing 4 North Seattle streets, installing barriers in response to surge in violence on Aurora

Seattle leaders are stepping up enforcement along Aurora Avenue, targeting a surge in shootings and human trafficking.

2 months ago

‘It takes a village’: Crime Stoppers urges public to help solve the killing of 21-year-old Hamze Elmi

The family of 21-year-old Hamze Elmi is still waiting for answers after he was gunned down outside his Federal Way home.

2 months ago

Port Commissioner Sam Cho: Human trafficking ‘happening right under our noses’ at SEA

As World Cup visitors arrive in Seattle, Port of Seattle Commissioner Sam Cho is warning that human trafficking is a local problem, hidden in plain sight.

2 months ago

King County prosecutors charge 13-year-old in deadly South Seattle shooting

King County prosecutors have formally charged a 13-year-old boy in connection with the fatal shooting of his 17-year-old cousin in South Seattle.

2 months ago

Seattle police chief details security plans ahead of FIFA World Cup matches, says city has been preparing ‘for years’

With soccer fans pouring into Seattle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the city has been preparing, behind the scenes, for years and is ready for both the crowds and potential threats.