Salvation Army event helps families hit by rising cost of school supplies

The start of the academic year is typically the second-largest expense for parents behind the holidays. A typical family is currently spending a record $864 on school supplies, much more for college-aged students.

Tukwila PD recovers several thousand dollars’ worth of stolen items, jabs at organized retail theft

Police recovered several thousand dollars’ worth of merchandise from multiple organized retail theft suspects on Monday. In addition, the Tukwila Police Department (TPD) released a list of common signs their officers look for to spot these suspects.

Motorcyclist killed in SR-99 crash in Tukwila

Troopers are investigating a crash on State Route 99 that left a motorcyclist dead overnight.

'I just remember the gun in my face:' DoorDash driver recounts attempted armed carjacking in Tukwila

“Women or men that are doing DoorDash or Uber, they really need to make sure they're watching their surroundings,” the single mother of two said, recounting the terrifying moments a man stuck a gun in her face.

Minimum wage increase initiative qualifies in Tukwila

An initiative to increase the minimum hourly wage in Tukwila by more than $3 has qualified for the November ballot.

WSP investigating deadly I-5 crash in Tukwila

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating a deadly crash that happened on I-5 early Saturday morning.

WSDOT: Construction projects and local events to create slow moving traffic this weekend

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is warning people in the Puget Sound to prepare for an especially busy travel weekend, due to construction and several major local events.

Tukwila Police emphasis patrols aim to crack down on shoplifting, drug use

Tukwila Police Department said thieves ransacking local stores is the top crime officers are responding to lately. Now they are conducting emphasis patrols to deter the criminals.

Police arrest 2 suspects accused of nearly 60 smash-and-grab burglaries in Seattle area

Two suspects, who police believe are responsible for nearly 60 smash-and-grab ATM burglaries, were arrested Friday, according to The Seattle Police Department (SPD).

Hard drives, equipment containing personal information stolen from L&I in Tukwila

Police are investigating a recent burglary at a Washington State Department of Labor Industries (L&I) office, where equipment containing sensitive personal identifiable information was stolen. 

'Tiny home' village sits empty until operating funds surface

The Low Income Housing Institute says a brand-new 'tiny home' village in Seattle is ready to admit clients in immediate need of housing, but funding that at one time was hoped to come from King County was instead awarded to other projects.

Violent robberies at pot shops fuel new efforts for federal marijuana banking reform

The amount of armed robberies at pot shops in the region is surging, and so is the fear among the people trying to work and protect them—especially after a deadly robbery in Tacoma.

1 killed, 1 injured in Tukwila head-on crash

A driver died and another was injured Thursday morning after a head-on crash in Tukwila. 

Troopers search for suspect in road rage shooting on southbound I-5

The Washington State Patrol are looking for people who may have witnessed a suspected road rage incident that led to shots fired on I-5 in Tukwila over the weekend.