Juvenile charged in Villanova swatting incidents tied to nationwide hoaxes

A juvenile faces federal charges over a wave of false emergency reports that disrupted college campuses nationwide last summer, including one that sparked alarm at Villanova University.

Costco employee fatally shot after confronting armed man at Ohio store entrance

A 61-year-old Costco employee in Strongsville, Ohio, was fatally shot after confronting an armed man and refusing him entry into the store, police said.

Two Pierce County siblings found safe after being reported missing

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department says two young siblings who were last seen Wednesday night leaving an apartment complex in Edgewood have been found safe.

Woman's body found in garbage can in Marysville
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Marysville police have launched a suspicious death investigation after a woman was found dead inside a garbage can Wednesday afternoon.

Man accused in West Seattle attempted kidnapping of 8-year-old charged

A West Seattle man has been charged with attempted kidnapping after he was accused of grabbing an 8-year-old and trying to drag her away.

Korean Air bans roosters from flights to Philippines after Texas tied to cockfighting supply

Korean Air has banned roosters on flights from the U.S. to the Philippines, following a report that found a large swath of Texas is tightly tied to supplying birds for cockfighting in the Asian nation. 

Former acting captain sues WA fire district over harassment allegations

A former acting captain says Whatcom County Fire District 7 let harassment run wild for more than a decade. Now, she’s suing in federal court.

Shooting erupts near Seattle Mayor's community event
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Seattle police are investigating a Tuesday shooting near the Yesler Community Center that occurred while Mayor Katie Wilson and Councilmember Maritza Rivera were attending a nearby event.

2 indicted for West Seattle drug deal robbery that ended in murder

Two Texas men accused of traveling to West Seattle, robbing and gunning down a marijuana dealer in 2022 have now been indicted in a larger drug conspiracy case.

Crypto scam networks targeting Americans dismantled in global sting, 270+ arrested

A global operation led by Dubai Police, with the FBI and international partners, led to more than 270 arrests and dismantled crypto scam centers targeting victims worldwide.

Nick Reiner's preliminary hearing for murder of parents pushed to September

On Wednesday, a Los Angeles judge decided to push back court proceedings to September for Nick Reiner, accused in the double murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.

Man hospitalized after shooting in Renton, WA

A 27-year-old man was hospitalized early Wednesday morning following a shooting that left Rainer Avenue through Renton closed for several hours.

Shooting investigation in Renton, WA
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Renton police officers responded to 911 calls just after midnight to reports of shots fired.