Washington’s nonstop battle to keep parks, forests green begins with insect traps

The state's battle against spongy moths stretches back nearly 50 years. The WSDA program is one of their greatest success stories, but the fight doesn’t end—if they stop trapping, it means they’ve likely taken root in our state.

Woman carjacked at gunpoint in broad daylight; suspects lead police on chase through Des Moines

Two people are in custody after allegedly carjacking two people, and trying to carjack a third, before leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a chase that ended in a crash and an officer firing his gun.  

US settles with Mexican man arrested despite DACA status

A Mexican man who was arrested by U.S. immigration agents in 2017 despite his participation in a program designed to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally as children will be allowed to remain in the country for at least the next four years under a settlement with the Justice Department.

Police investigate deadly shooting in Des Moines

Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead Sunday night at a Des Moines apartment complex. 

Des Moines community outraged when 4 armed carjacking suspects released from jail

Community members said they have several questions why the suspects were released in the first place. There was also an argument about a technicality in the paperwork filed and how the case was handled as potential factors.

Public safety leaders to discuss crime affecting business in southwest King County

Crime in western Washington is causing some business owners to close up shop while others that remain open are left to deal with the dangers of the uptick in criminal activity.

Felon accused of stealing car with 6-month-old baby inside has nearly 30 criminal convictions

Charging documents obtained by FOX 13 News reveal that Johnathan Mamel Cruz has nearly 30 criminal convictions. Currently, he has 16 charges pending trial in 11 different cases across four different jurisdictions. He's also failed to appear at least 55 times since 2017.

Police: Man suspected of stealing car with 6-month-old inside had a warrant out for his arrest

A 16-month-old was found safe after a suspect stole a car at a gas station while the child was in the backseat on July 24, according to the Des Moines Police Department. Police arrested a suspect on Aug. 1.

Homicide victim found dumped in the Duwamish River identified

Des Moines police have arrested a suspect wanted in connection to a homicide after a body was found dumped in the Duwamish River in Skyway on Monday. 

Police investigating 2 overnight shootings in King County

Police are investigating two shootings after a woman was shot in her car in West Seattle and a man was found dead in a Des Moines home.