Debate continues over future of Seattle's juvenile detention center

The debate over the future of King County's juvenile detention center remains heated amid an increase in gun-related crimes involving teenagers.

VIDEO: 3 teens arrested for flashing guns at Seattle parade

Seattle Police released bodycam video of the moments leading up to the arrest of three teenage boys, said to be flashing guns at the Chinatown Seafair Parade last weekend.

Push to keep Patricia Clark Justice Center open
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On Wednesday, a King County Council Committee will vote on a motion to keep a juvenile detention center open. This comes after the King County Executive, Dow Constantine, set a goal to close the center by 2028.

Teen accused of shooting Tacoma detective can be charged as adult

In Pierce County court Thursday, Justus Kent pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of shooting Tacoma Police detective Jason Brooks in August of 2023. Brooks was working with the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force when he was shot.

Teen accused of shooting WA detective can be charged as an adult
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In Pierce County court today, Justus Kent pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of shooting Tacoma Police detective Jason Brooks in August of 2023.�Brooks was working with the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force when he was shot.

WA juvenile detention crisis forces inmates into adult prisons: ‘I feel betrayed’

Four weeks ago, Caya Lenay was being celebrated by DCYF for earning a degree while behind bars. Now, he’s in an adult prison along with 10 classmates, due to a lack of space in juvenile detention.

Four teens, ages 13 to 15, arrested after Renton 7-Eleven robbed at gunpoint

Four teenagers were arrested after an armed robbery at a Renton convenience store. Police believe they are connected to additional robberies in Tukwila.

Seattle approves harsher penalties on illegal street racing

Seattle City Council approved legislation Tuesday that will cost offenders as much as $1,500 for illegal street racing, and spectators and promotors could face big fines, too.

Amid juvenile detention crisis, Washington moves 43 young prisoners to adult prisons

In an attempt to stem it’s youth detention facility crisis, Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) announced Friday they’ve moved 43 young people into adult prisons.

2 WA juvenile rehabilitation facilities suspend intakes due to overcrowding

Two Washington juvenile rehabilitation facilities won't be taking any more offenders until they return to “safe and sustainable capacity levels," which could take months.

Teen bystander shot, killed in Alderwood mall
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A teenage girl who was injured in a shooting at Alderwood Mall on Wednesday has died, Lynnwood Police say.