Get ready for more mosquitos in western Washington as temps rise

As temperatures finally start to rise, biologists say to expect more mosquitoes than normal in western Washington and other parts of the Pacific Northwest. 

Des Moines SWAT call results in arrest of man accused of holding woman captive

A man has been booked into the King County Jail on investigation of felony assault and unlawful restraint after Des Moines Police say he held a woman captive, prompting a SWAT response.

Suspect charged in Des Moines bus stop shooting

Prosecutors have charged a suspect in connection with a shooting at a Des Moines bus stop that left two people hurt. 

2 hurt after shooting at Des Moines bus stop

Police are investigating after two people were hurt Monday morning in a shooting outside a Metro bus in Des Moines. 

Search underway for suspect after Des Moines apartment shooting

Police are searching for a suspect after a shooting Thursday night at a Des Moines apartment left a man injured. 

Man accused of shooting and killing dog in front of young girl pleads not guilty
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A Des Moines, Washington man accused of shooting and killing a 11-year-old girl's dog appeared in court on Jan. 27. He pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty and reckless endangerment.

Des Moines police increase patrols on Pacific Highway South to address crime uptick

Des Moines Police Department launched a new initiative in January 2022, expanding its special investigations unit to address the issue of rising crime and violence in a Des Moines neighborhood.

Des Moines man accused of shooting, killing 11-year-old's dog in front of her

A Des Moines man is facing animal cruelty charges after he allegedly shot and killed an 11-year-old's dog while she was taking it for a walk. 

Body found in trunk at Graham auto yard ID’d as missing woman

The Pierce County Medical Examiner has identified the body that was found in a car’s trunk at a Graham auto yard last month. 

South King County businesses tough out the rise in crime
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Local leaders are blaming new, lax drug laws on a recent uptick in crime in South King County. FOX 13 reporter Steve Kiggins spoke with business owners stuck in the middle of it all.

Triple murder suspect now held with NO bail in King County
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A man accused of killing three people outside of the La Familia Sports Pub in Des Moines is now being held without bail. Police are still searching for a second suspect.