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Seattle News Tonight for Friday, 8/22

Pierce County's only juvenile justice center needs to be replaced, as the facility has not been upgraded in 30 years.

Police bodycam video shows Kent PD officers arresting a 38-year-old man on his lunch break after he was accused of multiple hit and runs and high-speed pursuits. Detectives say he was spotted doing whippits behind the wheel before crashing into cars.

Dashcam video from Seattle police shows the lengths detectives say Zachary McCreary was willing to go to to avoid being arrested.

Fire crews are bracing for a difficult weekend as a stubborn wildfire near Lake Cushman in Mason County continues to burn in remote, dense terrain and is not expected to be fully contained for months.

Washington State's Office of the Family and Children's Ombuds has raised the alarm over a significant increase in child deaths and near-fatalities related to abuse and neglect, noting that the rise began before a new state law was enacted and is more closely tied to the ongoing fentanyl crisis.

Following new, differing guidance from the CDC regarding COVID-19 vaccines for young children, the American Academy of Pediatrics is strongly recommending the shots for children ages six months to two years old.

Shawn Kemp was sentenced Friday in a Pierce County court to 30 days of home monitoring for his role in the Tacoma mall shooting case.

A Tacoma man accused of ramming a fire truck and leading police on multiple high-speed chases was arrested by Kent police and has pleaded not guilty to several felony charges.

After a seven-game road trip where they lost five straight, the Seattle Mariners return home to T-Mobile Park tonight to take on the Oakland Athletics, still holding on to a wild-card spot despite their struggles.

While crowds flock to popular spots like Alki Beach, officials are suggesting alternatives such as Carkeek Park in Seattle, Swan Creek in Tacoma, and Howarth Park in Everett to help people beat the heat.

Microsoft has released new video of the protest that took place on its Redmond campus, which eventually led to 18 arrests on Wednesday.

Local law enforcement officials closed some campsites near Leavenworth this weekend as they continue an on-going investigation in the area.