Push to keep Patricia Clark Justice Center open
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.
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.
Victim killed in Auburn shooting ID'd as 15-year-old boy, suspect at-large
Police are investigating after a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in Auburn last week.
Police are investigating after a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in Auburn last week.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Teens in car intentionally strike boy riding bike in Bellevue
Police are investigating after a car 'deliberately' struck a boy on a bicycle in Bellevue Saturday night.
Police are investigating after a car 'deliberately' struck a boy on a bicycle in Bellevue Saturday night.
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.
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.
WA's DCYF overwhelmed by juvenile inmates: ‘It's tough in the agency right now’
Washington state is running out of space to send children, teens and young adults convicted of crimes.
Washington state is running out of space to send children, teens and young adults convicted of crimes.
Lynnwood community holds vigil for teen killed in Alderwood Mall shooting
More than 100 people gathered Sunday at Mountlake Terrace High School to remember 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson.
More than 100 people gathered Sunday at Mountlake Terrace High School to remember 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson.
‘I miss her voice’: Vigil planned for 13-year-old killed in Alderwood Mall shooting
A vigil is planned Sunday for 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson, an innocent bystander who died after being struck by a stray bullet at the Alderwood Mall.
A vigil is planned Sunday for 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson, an innocent bystander who died after being struck by a stray bullet at the Alderwood Mall.
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.
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
A teenage girl who was injured in a shooting at Alderwood Mall on Wednesday has died, Lynnwood Police say.
A teenage girl who was injured in a shooting at Alderwood Mall on Wednesday has died, Lynnwood Police say.
Teen killed in Alderwood Mall shooting, Lynnwood PD investigating
A teenage girl who was injured in a shooting at Alderwood Mall on Wednesday has died, Lynnwood Police say.
A teenage girl who was injured in a shooting at Alderwood Mall on Wednesday has died, Lynnwood Police say.
Teens with guns arrested near Seattle high school
We're learning more about two teens accused of flashing guns near a local high school in Seattle.
We're learning more about two teens accused of flashing guns near a local high school in Seattle.
3 murders in less than 4 days in Seattle
It has been a tragic few days in Seattle, where we have seen three deadly shootings in less than four days. Officials worry this is only the start of what's to come this summer.
It has been a tragic few days in Seattle, where we have seen three deadly shootings in less than four days. Officials worry this is only the start of what's to come this summer.
Tacoma's youth summer program to keep kids safe, active already seeing record attendance
A youth program intended to keep kids in Tacoma safe and active through the summer is already seeing record attendance, and the kids say they love it.
A youth program intended to keep kids in Tacoma safe and active through the summer is already seeing record attendance, and the kids say they love it.
Teen killed in Seattle park shooting, 3 suspects arrested in Everett
Seattle Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Rainier Valley neighborhood, and arrested three suspects in Everett after a high-speed pursuit.
Seattle Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Rainier Valley neighborhood, and arrested three suspects in Everett after a high-speed pursuit.
Seattle’s early summer violent crimes prompt renewed calls to address police shortage
Seattle is only a few days into summer, and the city has already seen several violent crimes. Concerns about what the rest of the summer will look like are growing as the police department deals with staffing shortages.
Seattle is only a few days into summer, and the city has already seen several violent crimes. Concerns about what the rest of the summer will look like are growing as the police department deals with staffing shortages.