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.

Garfield seniors graduate 11 days after tragic shooting outside school
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Garfield High School's class of 2024 got their diplomas on Monday, just 11 days after one of their classmates was gunned down outside the Seattle school.

Garfield seniors graduate 11 days after tragic shooting outside school

Garfield High School's class of 2024 got their diplomas on Monday, just 11 days after one of their classmates was gunned down outside the Seattle school.

Garfield High School graduation after deadly teen shooting
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Garfield High School's class of 2024 will be walking across the stage at Memorial Stadium, getting their diplomas on Monday. Just 11 days ago, one of their classmates was gunned down while trying to break up a fight on the steps of the school.

Woman wanted in deadly Tacoma shooting appears in court, bail set at $750k

A woman who had a warrant out for her arrest in connection to the 2023 shooting death of a 20-year-old man in Tacoma voluntarily appeared in court Saturday morning and had her bail set at $750,000.

Seattle mayor announces $10M for youth mental health, safety
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Mayor Bruce Harrell's new initiative directs $10 million toward youth violence prevention and expands telehealth services, aiming to enhance safety and mental health support for Seattle's youth.

Seattle mayor invests $10M to curb youth violence, support mental health crisis

"Last week’s tragedy at Garfield and the trauma it has inflicted on our community further reinforces the need to protect and support our students and the most vulnerable."

Parkland school where 2018 mass shooting happened demolished
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The building where the deadly Parkland High School shooting happened is being demolished. You may remember 17 students and staff members were killed in Feb. 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Puyallup Police hold meeting over 3 teens charged in February murder

Now that three teens have been charged in a random deadly shooting, Puyallup Police opened the opportunity to share some details about the extensive investigation leading to the arrests.

Sandy Hook survivors graduate amidst heartache
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Graduations are a time for celebrating your accomplishments and keeping an eye out for the future. While that sentiment rings true for students at Connecticut's Newtown High School, it's also a moment of heartache and sadness for this year's graduating class. Many of them are survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

Tacoma's late night summer youth program aims to curb violence

Two organizations in the South Sound are teaming up to youth violence by keeping kids active in a safe environment.

Teen pleads guilty, sentenced for killing student at Ingraham High School in 2022

A teen boy who shot and killed another student at Ingraham High School in 2022 pleaded guilty to his charges on Monday, and will remain in custody until his 21st birthday.

Teen pleads guilty to 2022 murder at Ingraham High School
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A teen pleaded guilty to three felony charges for the 2022 shooting death of a student inside Ingraham High School.