Nationwide emergency alert test held on Oct. 4

When the test message appears on your cell phone, you won’t have to take any action.

Current deadly fentanyl overdose statistics surpass 2022 levels in King County

The year 2023 is trending to be the deadliest year yet when it comes to fentanyl overdoses. King County just passed its 2022 death toll and there are still three months to go in the year. 

Target closing stores due to theft, concerns of violence toward workers

"We cannot continue operating these stores because theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety of our team and guests," Target officials wrote in a release.

Local seminar to discuss youth violence, conflict resolution in Seattle

Gun violence in Seattle was at an all-time high last year. These violent crimes continue to affect young people across Western Washington—one local group hopes to bring change and save lives.

Target closing 2 stores in Seattle due to safety concerns
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Target will close nine stores in four states, including several in Seattle and Portland, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers.

New cars are supposed to be safer yet roadway deaths continue to rise, data shows

Government test data shows new passenger vehicles in the U.S. are extremely safe, but roadway deaths are steadily rising. Some of the biggest increases are deaths of pedestrians and cyclists.

Target to close 9 stores including 2 in Seattle, citing theft that threatens workers, shoppers

Target will close nine stores in four states, including several in Seattle and Portland, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers.

WSDOT worker injured after reckless driver crashes into maintenance truck

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is urging drivers to be cautious when traveling through construction work zones after a reckless driver crashed into a maintenance truck – resulting in injuries to both the driver and a road worker.

Student loan scams surge as October repayment date approaches

Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.

Police: Bicyclist hit by 2 vehicles with both drivers leaving him to die

A tragic incident unfolded in Texas as a bicyclist lost his life after being struck by two vehicles, with both drivers callously leaving the scene without rendering aid or reporting the incident.

Car stolen from family who needs it to travel to Seattle to see daughter awaiting heart transplant

At least four cars were stolen in just over four hours from parking lots in and around the Tacoma Mall Sunday. One of the victims was a family who needs the car to see their 12-year-old daughter in the hospital while she awaits a heart transplant.

Seattle Police seek help finding missing woman with dementia

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a Seattle woman who has not been seen since Monday night.

Search for missing 72-year-old Seattle woman
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The Seattle Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a missing 72-year-old woman with dementia.

Multiple cars stolen from Tacoma Mall parking lot
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One victim said the theft was 'detrimental' because she needs the car to visit her 12-year-old daughter in the hospital as she awaits a heart transplant.

Family of man murdered in Ravensdale neighborhood wants answers

A King County family is without a father, and the sheriff’s office is without any reportable leads, after a murder in a Ravensdale neighborhood.