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federal way shooting...
Frank Sumrall

Man killed in Federal Way shooting, suspect still at large

A fatal shooting took place in Federal Way Sunday afternoon, police confirmed, with the suspect currently on the run.
10 months ago
tacoma car crash fatal...
Frank Sumrall

12-year-old arrested after attacking woman with screwdriver in Seattle’s Central District

A 12-year-old boy was arrested by SPD Saturday after he attacked a woman with a screwdriver in the city's Central District neighborhood.
10 months ago
I-5 dupont knife attack teen...
Julia Dallas

WSP seeking witnesses to deadly pedestrian hit-and-run

Washington State Patrol urges witnesses to come forward regarding a fatal hit-and-run incident in Kent. Your information can help.
10 months ago
Officers cordoned off a shooting scene in the International District, where one man was killed and ...
Tom Brock

Shooting outside Seattle hookah lounge leaves one man dead, three others injured

A shooting outside a hookah lounge in Seattle's International District early Saturday morning left one man dead and three others hurt.
10 months ago
1994 murders renton mom sentenced to life...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Man sentenced to life for 1994 murders of Renton mom, 3-year-old son

A man will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole for raping and murdering a Renton mother and killing her toddler more than 30 years ago.
10 months ago
Bainbridge High School...
Frank Lenzi

Bainbridge High School principal on leave after DUI arrest

Bainbridge High School's principal Kristina Rodgers was arrested by Poulsbo Police on Jan. 12, affecting the school community.
10 months ago
filming kirkland starbucks bothell...
MyNorthwest Staff

Bothell man charged after filming customers in Kirkland Starbucks bathroom

A Bothell man was criminally charged after he allegedly hid a camera to film customers and staff inside a Kirkland Starbucks bathroom without their consent.
10 months ago
intruder seattle home invasion...
Frank Sumrall

Father fends off knife-wielding intruder during home invasion in Seattle

A 61-year-old father used a frying pan to defend both himself and his daughter from a home intruder early Friday morning.
10 months ago
Bellevue officer-involved shooting...
James Lynch

Bellevue police ramp up enforcement on speeding, street racing

Bellevue Police are taking strong action to combat speeding and street racing, ensuring safer streets for all residents.
10 months ago
Seattle pellet gun shooting...
Jason Sutich

Felon arrested for shooting pellet gun into Seattle apartment building

A 47-year-old man was arrested after firing a pellet gun at an apartment building and injuring an occupant on Thursday morning.
10 months ago
Christmas tree theft concrete...
Frank Lenzi

Concrete man accused of stealing 40 Christmas trees appears in court

A Concrete man accused of stealing dozens of Christmas trees appeared in a King County courtroom Thursday.
10 months ago
roblox child sexual exploitation...
Jason Sutich

‘Her life will never be the same’: WA family sues Roblox over sexual exploitation of 12-year-old daughter

A lawsuit claims Roblox did not safeguard a child from sexual exploitation by an online predator.
10 months ago
fox island elder fraud sentence doj...
Jason Sutich

Bellingham mom faces kidnapping charges after taking son to Panama

A Bellingham woman was charged with international parental kidnapping Wednesday for flying her son to Panama instead of returning the boy to his father.
10 months ago
football player killed...
Jason Sutich

Woman injured after roughly 60 shots fired in High Point shooting

A late-night shooting in the High Point neighborhood that injured a 42-year-old woman on Wednesday has prompted a Seattle Police Department investigation.
10 months ago
bakery seattle fire capitol hill arson...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle Police confirms Capitol Hill bakery fire on Christmas was arson, asking for public’s help

Three weeks later after a fire damaged Cinnaholic Bakery, the SPD's arson bomb squad confirmed the fire was set intentionally.
10 months ago
department of justice - tacoma man...
Julia Dallas

‘Serious criminal history’: Federal Way man who kidnapped woman for revenge sentenced to prison

A Federal Way man receives prison time for kidnapping a woman over a failed drug deal, highlighting serious legal consequences.
10 months ago
Naked DUI suspect....
Frank Lenzi

VIDEO: WSP Trooper stops naked woman, arrests her for DUI

A WSP trooper stopped a naked woman in Snohomish County, leading to her arrest for DUI. Read the details of this unusual incident.
10 months ago
westlake park felon kill...
Jason Sutich

2 people shot in Seattle within minutes, 1 shot driving on I-5

Two shootings were reported, where one suspect was reportedly shot while driving on I-5 in downtown Seattle, and simultaneously, another victim was dropped off at the hospital on Wednesday.
10 months ago
standoff machete seattle police...
Frank Sumrall

Machete-wielding man taken into custody after 4-hour standoff in Seattle

A 47-year-old man was arrested after a near four-hour standoff with Seattle police officers Tuesday.
10 months ago
felon knives soda zone...
Jason Sutich

Convicted felon arrested for having fixed-blade knives in Chinatown

A convicted felon was arrested for carrying knives in Seattle's Chinatown, violating a Stay Out of Drug Areas order.
10 months ago
bothell...
Shawn Garrett

Former Bothell council member pleads guilty in 2024 killing of 20-year-old girlfriend

James McNeal pleads guilty to manslaughter in the tragic case involving his 20-year-old girlfriend in Bothell.
10 months ago
Port of Silverdale Boat Ramp...
Frank Lenzi

Deputies make DUI arrest at Port of Silverdale boat ramp

A Silverdale man faces DUI charges following aggressive actions at the Port of Silverdale boat ramp. Learn more about the incident.
10 months ago
WA drug trafficking charges...
Heather Bosch

4 Washington residents charged with drug trafficking conspiracy

Four Washington residents have been charged with drug trafficking conspiracy after they tried to swap 20 pounds of cocaine for crystal meth and cash.
10 months ago
illegal ballots pasco...
Frank Sumrall

Pasco woman charged with casting illegal ballots in 2024 election

A woman from Pasco is facing multiple charges after she was accused of casting illegal ballots in the 2024 election.
10 months ago