WSDOT plans major construction this weekend impacting I-5, SR 520 and I-90

The best option for people this weekend might be to stay home as parts of several major highways close for construction. Traffic will be impacted on I-5 in King and Snohomish counties, along with the I-90 and SR 520 bridges.

Police arrest trio accused of armed robberies, carjackings, kidnappings across King County
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Three men are in jail accused of a two-month long crime spree spanning across several cities in King County. Detectives say the trio used vehicles they stole in violent carjackings and kidnappings to commit armed robberies at gas stations and convenience stores.

Wild police chase: Video shows pursuit of three 15-year-olds accused of armed carjacking in Washington
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Video from a King County Sheriff's helicopter captured a wild police chase of three 15-year-olds accused in an armed carjacking. The suspects are seen on video in a smoking Dodge Charger trying to escape Bellevue, Washington Police.

Bellevue claims nearby private school to blame for landslide that destroyed home

As the City of Bellevue and the family displaced by a landslide last January get closer to a resolution, officials now claim the fault lies with a nearby private school.

VIDEO: Four suspects, ages 13 and 15, in custody after 2 carjackings, pursuit

Three 34-year-olds and a 13-year-old wound up in jail instead of school on Tuesday after allegedly committing two carjackings, including one at gunpoint.

Weekend traffic: 520 Bridge will be fully closed starting Friday night

The Washington State Department of Transportation said crews will be placing girders for the Montlake lid and pour concrete for the new eastbound bridge. Construction is scheduled from 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, until 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9.

Police: Bellevue sees 36% increase in DUI arrests in 2022

Bellevue Police say there has been a spike in DUI arrests in 2022, almost double pre-pandemic levels.

18-year-old to face judge for threats against Sammamish High School

An 18-year-old charged with making threats against Sammamish High School on Friday will go before a judge, authorities said Monday.

Celebration of Life to honor fallen Bellevue Police Officer Jordan Jackson on Tuesday
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A procession and Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday for a fallen Bellevue Police Officer. The Washington State Patrol said Ofc. Jordan Jackson was hit by a vehicle leaving a parking lot onto Bellevue Way SE. WSP say it does not appear that speed or impairment were factors in the crash.

Shooting leaves man dead in Bellevue, police say

Detectives are investigating a homicide after a man was fatally shot in Bellevue on Sunday morning. 

More than 700 Meta employees in Seattle, Bellevue expected to face layoffs

More than 700 employees of Facebook parent company Meta are expected to face layoffs in Seattle and Bellevue, according to the Washington Employment Security Department.

Court docs: Carjacking suspect captured after using stolen credit card to buy Wendy's

The suspect in a string of carjackings last week in Kent, Bellevue and Seattle faces additional charges of identity theft—allegedly using a stolen credit card to order Wendy's, where police tracked him down.