Seattle man busted with lifelike dummy passenger in HOV lane scam

The dummy, which was properly buckled into the passenger seat, was seen wearing glasses and sporting a beard and goatee and a Columbia zip-up fleece.

Milton officer hurt being ran over by suspect
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A Milton police officer was critically injured earlier Wednesday while attempting to detain a suspect with an outstanding drug warrant near the Pierce/King County line.

Stonehenge vandalized by climate protesters ahead of summer solstice 2024

Stonehenge was spray-painted orange by climate protesters. The act was quickly condemned by U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who called it a “disgraceful act of vandalism."

King County sees dramatic rise in traffic fatalities, serious injuries
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As of May 2024, prosecutors from the Felony Traffic Unit have reported an alarming 143% increase in felony-level traffic crime cases compared to 2019.

King County sees dramatic rise in traffic fatalities, serious injuries

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has sounded the alarm on a disturbing rise in traffic fatalities and serious injury crashes.

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.

WA police officer dragged, run over while trying to arrest suspect

A Milton police officer was critically injured Wednesday while attempting to detain a suspect with an outstanding drug warrant near the Pierce/King County line.

Rachel Morin murder: Mom says daughter is more than a statistic: 'They’re using her like a 'political flag'

The mother of Rachel Morin, the Maryland mom of five who was brutally raped and murdered while hiking near her home last year, said she hopes her daughter won't become just another "statistic" and used as a political pawn after an illegal immigrant was charged in the case.

Seattle cracks down on street racing with new legislation, $500 fine

Seattle is combatting illegal street racing with new legislation that imposes fines and requires ignition interlock devices for offenders.

Company making 3-point seatbelts standard on all school buses

Blue Bird Corporation, the only U.S.-owned school bus manufacturer, will introduce three-point seatbelts and other significant safety upgrades, including driver airbags and advanced lighting, on all new models starting in fall 2024.

Two injured in Mount Vernon drive-by shooting

Mount Vernon police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left two people injured Tuesday night.

Crews battle fire on Herron Island, arson suspected

Crews knocked down a massive structure fire on Herron Island early Wednesday morning, and investigators believe it was arson.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠