WSP urges smart driving after deadly weekend on state highways

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is urging drivers to be alert, and make smart choices after an alarming number of deadly collisions in the past week.

Woman fights off man who tried to break into her house, Alki Beach community discusses crime

A violent crash plunged a woman and her car into Elliot Bay on July 16.  She was in serious condition as of this week, and police say a driver speeding down Alki Avenue in West Seattle was to blame.  

Mayors, city leaders from across the country meet in Tacoma

Mayors, council members, and city administrators from various cities across the country convened in Tacoma on Thursday for the National League of Cities (NLC) summer conference.

Police investigate shooting at South King County bus stop

Police from multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating a shooting that happened at a bus stop in the Star Lake area Thursday morning. 

Caught on camera: Thieves in Kraken gear attempt carjacking, threaten victim with scissors

A crew of thieves—one dressed in Seattle Kraken gear—was caught on camera rummaging through a stolen vehicle, just before threatening the car's owner with scissors as he tried to stop them from stealing it. 

Seattle police chief addresses 'mock tombstone' of slain Black man displayed at local precinct

A mother is outraged after a ‘mock tombstone’ with her son’s name and date of death was displayed inside Seattle Police Department’s east precinct, along with a Trump flag and MAGA hat.

Officials tout Extreme Risk Protection Orders to get guns out of dangerous hands

Local prosecutors want to shed new light on their efforts to get guns out of the hands of dangerous people through the Extreme Risk Protection Order Unit.

As police try to solve deaths of four women in Oregon, mothers hope for answers

The announcement that authorities are holding a person of interest in the case of four women found dead this year in Oregon has their mothers hoping they may finally get answers about what happened to their daughters.

Honduran migrant throws 1-year-old girl in the Rio Grande, authorities say

A Honduran migrant tossed his young daughter into the Rio Grande while trying to illegally cross the southern border from Mexico into Texas, authorities said.

SWAT team arrests man who held two women hostage in Queen Anne

A SWAT team arrested a man who barricaded himself inside a Queen Anne facility and held two female staff members against their will Tuesday afternoon.

WSP cancels Silver Alert for missing Darrington man

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has canceled their Silver Alert after locating a Darrington man who was last seen on Tuesday.