Reward offered for information on unsolved 2020 murder of Seattle 18-year-old
Seattle Police homicide detectives are continuing to ask for your help to solve the murder of 18-year-old Conner Dassa-Holland.
Mayor Durkan, city officials' text messages missing following investigation into public records requests
Months of Durkan, city officials text messages missing following an investigation into public records requests.
Seattle police want 'clarity' from UW after confusion over domestic violence case
The Seattle Police Department is seeking to clarify its relationship with the University of Washington after asking campus police to help locate a woman accused of making violent, racist threats against her former boyfriend.
Seattle police watchdog calls officer’s actions dangerous
A Seattle police sergeant who drove an unmarked SUV onto a sidewalk toward protesters during last summer’s demonstrations violated the department’s policy to preserve life and safety, a police oversight agency said in a report released Friday.
Family of man killed in Seattle's CHOP zone files wrongful death lawsuit against city
The family of a 19-year-old who was shot and killed in Seattle's CHOP zone last summer has filed a wrongful death suit against the city.
Man arrested for alleged threats to kill Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan
An Auburn man has been arrested for allegedly leaving a harassing voicemail for Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, police said.
Washington Legislature approves police reform bills
The Washington Legislature has approved two more key police accountability bills — one imposing restrictions on tactics and equipment, and another establishing a statewide standard on use of force.
Legislature: Elected officials must OK tear gas use by cops
Mayors, county executives or even the governor would have to give their approval before police could use tear gas to quell riots under a compromise reached Thursday in the Washington Legislature.
Washington legislature approves duty to intervene police reform bill
The Washington Legislature on Tuesday approved a measure requiring police to intervene if they see a fellow officer using, or attempting to use excessive force.
Seattle police lieutenant retires rather than face firing
A Seattle police lieutenant has retired rather than face a recommendation that she be fired after an internal investigation found she directed a city contractor to remove trash from her home and lied about it.
Seattle firefighter charged in child sex sting arrested again for 2019 rape
A Seattle firefighter charged with allegedly trying to have sex with children has been arrested again in connection with a 2019 rape of a minor.
Seattle detectives seize over 400,000 fentanyl pills, several handguns
Seattle narcotics detectives seized over 400,00 fentanyl pills Tuesday, along with hundreds of other drugs.
Prosecutors charge man accused of repeatedly cutting brake lines, slashing tires in Seattle
A man arrested in South Seattle accused of repeatedly cutting brake lines and slashing tires on dozens of vehicles has been charged with malicious mischief.
Pastor speaks out after deadly shooting inside Seattle church
Seattle Police are investigating a deadly shooting inside Emerald City Bible Fellowship in Seattle's Rainier Valley neighborhood.
13 arrested in downtown Seattle demonstration
Thirteen people have been arrested after a group marched through downtown Seattle Saturday evening.
Lawmakers in Olympia on verge of major policing overhaul
Lawmakers are on the cusp of overhauling policing and police accountability in Washington state, acting with unusual urgency to curb bad behavior by officers following last year’s turbulent protests for racial justice.
Seattle police chief warns of staffing crisis as council weighs more budget cuts
Seattle's interim police chief issued a dire warning to the City Council as some members weigh more cuts to the department: If you continue chipping away at SPD's budget, officers "will have to say no to requests for service."
