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.
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.
Graham-Kapowsin High School student shot in WA, investigation underway
A high school student was shot in the Graham area Tuesday morning, school officials said.
A high school student was shot in the Graham area Tuesday morning, school officials said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The tables turned on a group of teenagers accused of trying to carjack a driver in Seattle's South Park neighborhood.
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.
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.
Three teens detained after assaulting Tacoma store owner, stealing gun
Police arrested three juvenile suspects who assaulted a Tacoma store owner and stole his gun last week.
Police arrested three juvenile suspects who assaulted a Tacoma store owner and stole his gun last week.
DCYF lifts intake freeze at Green Hill school
The Department of Children, Youth and Families will once again be accepting inmates starting on Friday.
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.
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.
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.
Teen gun violence on the rise, WA state law under scrutiny
The increase in gun violence committed by teens is at an all-time high in Washington, according to prosecutors and police.
The increase in gun violence committed by teens is at an all-time high in Washington, according to prosecutors and police.
New deputy pursuit policy starts Aug. 1 in King County, WA
The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has updated its vehicle pursuit policy to include new modifications that will take effect starting on Thursday, August 1.
The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has updated its vehicle pursuit policy to include new modifications that will take effect starting on Thursday, August 1.
3 killed in Taylor Swift-themed dance class attack in UK
A teenager killed three children and stabbed several others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the United Kingdom. Taylor Swift shared her reaction on social media.
A teenager killed three children and stabbed several others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the United Kingdom. Taylor Swift shared her reaction on social media.
3 children dead, several more hurt after UK stabbing attack
A teenager killed three children and injured several others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.
A teenager killed three children and injured several others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.
4 injured in 'planned ambush,' Auburn Police say
Video shows four masked suspects ambush a group exiting a Metro bus in Auburn, resulting in a shootout that left 100 shell casings at the scene.
Video shows four masked suspects ambush a group exiting a Metro bus in Auburn, resulting in a shootout that left 100 shell casings at the scene.
Auburn shootout caught on camera, nearly 100 shell casings recovered
Video shows four masked suspects ambush a group exiting a Metro bus in Auburn, resulting in a shootout that left 100 shell casings at the scene.
Video shows four masked suspects ambush a group exiting a Metro bus in Auburn, resulting in a shootout that left 100 shell casings at the scene.