18-year-old shot, killed in Kent

Police are investigating after an 18-year-old man was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound in Kent on Monday morning. 

Surgical castration now possible for child sex offenders in Louisiana

Louisiana lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that would allow judges the option to order someone to undergo surgical castration when the person is convicted of a sex crime against a child younger than 13.

Fugitive arrested in Seattle's Yesler Terrace neighborhood

Police arrested a fugitive in Seattle’s Yesler Terrace neighborhood, who they say was carrying a loaded handgun and more than 100 rounds of ammunition.

Lori Vallow's sister reacts to Chad Daybell's death sentence

“Doomsday mom” Lori Vallow's sister, Summer Shiflet, spoke out publicly for the first time since an Idaho jury convicted Chad Daybell in his triple murder case on Friday.

Bryan Kohberger's attorneys maintain DA is slow-walking evidence

Bryan Kohberger, who stands accused of killing four University of Idaho students, was in court Thursday for a pretrial hearing where witnesses testified about the collection of evidence and cellphone data.

Police pursuits in WA resume June 6, deputies ready to enforce new law

Law enforcement officers in Washington state will soon have more leeway to pursue suspects when a new law goes into effect on Thursday.

Deputies look to identify driver in Midland hit-and-run crash

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying a man suspected of causing a serious crash in Midland and fleeing the scene.

WA motorcyclist accused of going 141 mph arrested after stopping for gas

Washington State Patrol troopers arrested a motorcyclist that stopped for gas after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop at 141 mph on Friday.

Two dead after 3 overnight wrong-way crashes in Pierce County

The Washington State Patrol is investigating three separate wrong-way crashes that happened in Pierce County Sunday morning, with one incident killing two people.

Vehicular homicide investigation underway after major I-5 crash

A person who got out of a disabled vehicle was struck by a motorhome early Sunday morning on I-5 at the West Seattle Bridge. An ambulance stopped to render aid and was then struck by another vehicle.

Akron, Ohio mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 24 wounded

An Akron, Ohio, mass shooting left one man dead and 26 others wounded early Sunday morning, according to local reports.

Chad Daybell sentenced to death
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Chad Daybell, who was found guilty of murdering his wife and second wife's two children, was sentenced to death on Saturday.

Deputies shut down street takeover at Frederickson warehouse, multiple arrests made

Pierce County Sheriff's deputies arrested multiple people for reckless driving after shutting down a large street racing event at a warehouse in Frederickson.

2 juveniles shot in downtown Seattle drive-by

Seattle Police say two juveniles were injured in a drive-by shooting in downtown Seattle early Saturday morning.

Man, woman injured in gunfight in Seattle's Yesler Terrace neighborhood

Seattle Police are investigating an overnight shooting in the Yesler Terrace neighborhood that left multiple people injured early Saturday morning.

SPD interim police chief discusses first days in office

Friday marked day two of Sue Rahr’s new job as Seattle's interim police chief. Earlier this week, Mayor Bruce Harrell re-assigned former chief Adrian Diaz to work on 'special projects.'

Tacoma teacher, pastor accused of child molestation back in jail after bail violation: docs

A Pierce County elementary teacher and pastor accused of sexually molesting children is back in jail after he allegedly violated the conditions of his release after posting bail.