Teen arrested in WA after carjacking leads to high school lockdown

A teenage suspect is in custody after a carjacking incident that led to a temporary lockdown at Kentridge High School Thursday morning.

Presidential candidates react to GA school shooting
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President Biden is speaking out about the Georgia high school shooting, saying that the US must ban high-capacity assault weapons because "thoughts and prayers are not enough". Here is what presidential candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are saying about the shooting.

Georgia school shooting: 4 dead, 9 hurt
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All public schools in Barrow County, Georgia are closed after a 14-year-old gunman shot nin people and killed four others.

Survey reveals violence trends in WA schools
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From weapons on campus to gang memberships we have new insight into violence in our state and our state's schools thanks to the Healthy Youth Survey.

Deadly shooting at Georgia high school
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Apalachee High School in Winder in Barrow County was put into a hard lockdown because of a shooting incident, according to officials.

Seattle Public Schools return to class with emphasis on student safety
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School safety will be at the forefront of parents' and students' minds in Washington's largest school district. Seattle Public Schools will welcome students today after a school year plagued with shootings.

WA state agency under fire over juvenile justice crisis

The head of Washington's juvenile detention agency is facing growing calls to resign, including from state legislators, union staff, advisory boards and now, the families of residents inside the facility.

Deputies seek 4 suspects, possibly juveniles, in Puyallup armed robbery

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need help identifying four suspects of an armed robbery at a Chevron in Puyallup earlier this month.

King County Council to keep youth jail open amid rising juvenile crime

The King County Council voted Tuesday to keep the county's juvenile detention center open, despite seeing significant public opposition to the jail.

Horrific case of juvenile crime caught on camera in West Seattle

In a shocking incident captured on surveillance footage, five teenage girls attacked and robbed a woman after dragging her off of the H Line bus.

Seattle Public Schools to invest $14.5M in mental health, student safety

As the new school year approaches, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is set to implement a plan for student safety and mental health support, though with nearly half the budget promised.

WA union leaders call on Gov. Inslee to fire embattled DCYF leader

Governor Inslee is facing a growing call for him to fire Secretary Ross Hunter, his handpicked leader of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families.

Kent police arrest 3 WA teens after pursuit

Three teens were arrested after reportedly stealing a car and fleeing from police in Kent on Wednesday.

Teen arrested in failed carjacking: New bodycam video
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The tables turned on a group of teenagers accused of trying to carjack a driver in Seattle's South Park neighborhood.

Seattle police investigate shootings in Capitol Hill, Central District

Police are investigating two overnight shootings in Seattle’s Capitol Hill and Central District neighborhoods. An 18-year-old boy was found at one of the scenes with a gunshot wound to the leg.

DCYF lifts intake freeze at Green Hill school
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The Department of Children, Youth and Families will once again be accepting inmates starting on Friday.

Man pleads not guilty in deadly shooting of Kent 13-year-old

The 18-year-old suspected in the killing of a 13-year-old boy at Turnkey Park in Kent pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and robbery on Monday.

Suspect in fatal crash in Kent identified as 16-year-old

Kent Police recently identified the suspect in a fatal crash on Kent's East Hill as a 16-year-old boy who was already in King County Juvenile Detention for being in a stolen vehicle.