Seattle World Cup wraps with no major incidents, sheriff credits community and planning
The World Cup festivities in Seattle concluded without any major public safety incidents.3 months ago
King County rescue helicopters get more than $1M federal upgrade for faster emergency response
King County’s life‑saving rescue helicopters are getting a major boost, thanks to more than $1 million in new federal funding.3 months ago
‘He was kind to everyone’: Mother still searching for answers 4 years after son’s killing in Seattle’s CID
This week’s Cold Case Project focuses on the still‑unsolved killing of 23‑year‑old Gibson Moore in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID).3 months ago
King County refiles charges in fatal 2020 Bothell officer shooting
The King County Prosecutor’s Office has refiled charges against a man accused in the 2020 Bothell police shooting that killed Officer Jonathan Shoop.3 months ago
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.3 months 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 11.3 months 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 2023.3 months 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.3 months 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.3 months 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.3 months ago
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.3 months ago
‘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.3 months 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.4 months ago
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.4 months ago
‘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.4 months 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.4 months 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 months ago
