Renton, WA offering outreach ahead of camp cleanup on Cedar River Trail
Renton officers and outreach workers are visiting encampments ahead of potential future sweeps.
No criminal charges after 12-year-old student killed by car in Seattle
Seattle police wrap up their probe into the fatal crash that claimed a 12-year-old's life, finding no grounds for criminal charges.
Bothell, WA teacher arrested over student sexual misconduct allegations
A Bothell High School teacher was arrested Thursday over allegations of sexual misconduct with a student between 2015–2016.
Coast Guard offloads nearly 19,000 pounds of cocaine in San Diego bust
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded nearly 19,000 pounds of cocaine in San Diego on April 24, 2025, part of a months-long effort to disrupt maritime drug smuggling in the Pacific.
Man accused of murdering Seattle dog walker ruled unfit to stand trial
The man accused of murdering a beloved 80-year-old dog walker in Seattle last August was back in court on Thursday, where a judge ruled he was not competent to stand trial.
Prosecutors can seek the death penalty against Bryan Kohberger
A judge ruled Thursday that prosecutors can pursue the death penalty against Bryan Kohberger if he is convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022, despite the defendant's recent autism diagnosis.
Uber driver accused in Bellevue, WA sexual assault case gets reduced bail
Martin Njoki is accused of sexually assaulting a teen during an Uber ride drop-off in Bellevue back in February.
Seattle police search for missing 14-year-old girl
Seattle police are looking for a missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen near the Seward Park neighborhood.
Judge maintains death penalty as possible punishment for Bryan Kohberger
Prosecutors in Idaho can pursue the death penalty against Bryan Kohberger if he is convicted, a judge ruled Thursday.
Robbery, pistol whipping in WA leads to arrests and deadly high-speed chase
One man is dead and two women are in custody after a robbery and pistol-whipping in Moses Lake Wednesday morning, which led to a deadly chase.
Key Karen Read witness admits grand jury testimony wasn't true
John O'Keefe's friend says a major part of her grand jury testimony wasn't true.
Everett mom accused of stabbing son to death found competent for trial
Janet Garcia has been found competent to stand trial for the murder of her 4-year-old son, Ariel Garcia who was stabbed more than 16 times.
States sue Trump over trade moves, US considers easing China Tariffs
A coalition of Democratic-led states is banding together to push back against the White House's tariff policy. Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal reports that the Trump administration is considering substantially cutting its tariffs on China.
New Jersey wildfire: Man, 19, charged with arson in wildfire that has burned thousands of acres
A 19-year-old man has been charged with arson in connection with a massive wildfire that torched thousands of acres of woodland in Ocean County.
Deputies searching for suspect after deadly shooting in Spanaway, WA
The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting in Spanaway where a young adult was found dead after residents reported hearing multiple gunshots.
Deputies searching for suspect after deadly shooting in Spanaway, WA
Deputies are searching for a suspect after a deadly shooting Wednesday night in Pierce County.
'Assault of any kind is disturbing': Seattle bar brawl suspect arraigned
A man accused of assaulting a bartender at a karaoke bar in Capitol Hill, groping women, driving under the influence and assaulting an officer faced a judge on Wednesday.
WA bill heads to Gov. Ferguson's desk to crack down on reckless speeding
A deadly tragedy in King County in 2024 could soon spark changes to laws in Washington state, designed to crack down on reckless speeding, increase safety on the roads and save lives.
WA caregiver charged with sexually assaulting disabled teen
Natayla Akinsheva, 49, is charged with sexually assaulting a 19-year-old disabled man.
Jeffrey Zizz charged in kidnapping, murder of WA grandmother
Official charges have been filed against Jeffrey Zizz, the Thurston County handyman accused of brutally murdering an 82-year-old grandmother and burying her remains under a shed.