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.

Teens with guns arrested near Seattle high school
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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
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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.

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’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 Public Schools to spend $2M on safety in the wake of recent shootings

Seattle school officials talked safety in the wake of several shootings reported at or around schools this year, including the shooting death of a 17-year-old football player at Garfield High School.

17-year-old shot in South Seattle, police search for suspects

Police are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was shot in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood Tuesday night.

Seattle City Council approves expanding license plate-reading tech for police

The Seattle City Council approved new legislation to expand “automated license plate reader" technology to the police department’s entire fleet.

Seattle interim police chief aims to bring back SROs amid school violence

Seattle’s Interim Chief of Police, Sue Rahr, is advocating for the return of School Resource Officers (SROs), saying they will create a safer environment for students.