Bellevue, WA police seeks officers, focus on quality over numbers
The Bellevue Police Department has received over 900 job applications so far in 2026, yet the agency remains 28 officers short of its budgeted headcount.
The Bellevue Police Department has received over 900 job applications so far in 2026, yet the agency remains 28 officers short of its budgeted headcount.
Man charged after pointing gun at undercover officer
King County prosecutors have charged a road rage driver with assault and unlawful possession of a firearm after deputies say he pointed a handgun at an undercover detective.
King County prosecutors have charged a road rage driver with assault and unlawful possession of a firearm after deputies say he pointed a handgun at an undercover detective.
Bellevue police focus on quality while recruiting new officers
Bellevue police have received more than 900 applications this year, but remain 28 officers below their budgeted staffing level.
Bellevue police have received more than 900 applications this year, but remain 28 officers below their budgeted staffing level.
PAX West 2026: Everything to know about badges, bag policies, hours and more
More than 100,000 video game fans are expected to gather at the Seattle Convention Center this weekend for the four-day PAX West convention.
More than 100,000 video game fans are expected to gather at the Seattle Convention Center this weekend for the four-day PAX West convention.
Police investigate South Seattle shootout that damaged multiple homes
Multiple homes and vehicles were damaged Wednesday night when a shootout erupted in a South Seattle neighborhood Wednesday night.
Multiple homes and vehicles were damaged Wednesday night when a shootout erupted in a South Seattle neighborhood Wednesday night.
Shots fired hitting houses in South Seattle neighborhood
Police are investigating a shooting that damaged multiple houses in a South Seattle neighborhood overnight.
Police are investigating a shooting that damaged multiple houses in a South Seattle neighborhood overnight.
Seattle schools avoid strike, but face ongoing budget issues
Seattle Public Schools opened its doors as scheduled after the district and its educators reached a last-minute tentative agreement, averting a potential strike in the state’s largest school district.
Seattle Public Schools opened its doors as scheduled after the district and its educators reached a last-minute tentative agreement, averting a potential strike in the state’s largest school district.
Seattle cuts $50K police hiring incentives as training bottleneck lingers
Seattle leadership says the removal of the $50,000 hiring bonus for lateral officers won't hurt recruitment, as hundreds of officers are still being trained.
Seattle leadership says the removal of the $50,000 hiring bonus for lateral officers won't hurt recruitment, as hundreds of officers are still being trained.
Federal Way police still searching for person of interest in January murder
Nine months after a deadly shooting in Federal Way, police are still looking for the man they've identified as the person of interest. Now, the victim's family is pleading for tips in the case.
Nine months after a deadly shooting in Federal Way, police are still looking for the man they've identified as the person of interest. Now, the victim's family is pleading for tips in the case.
Man sentenced to 25 years for killing teen outside Renton Big 5
An off-duty security guard convicted of killing a 17-year-old outside a Renton Big 5 Sporting Goods store has been sentenced to more than 25 years behind bars.
An off-duty security guard convicted of killing a 17-year-old outside a Renton Big 5 Sporting Goods store has been sentenced to more than 25 years behind bars.
Family begs for tips in Federal Way, WA murder as shooter remains free
Nine months after Kirshawn LaMarche was fatally shot in Federal Way, the man police identified as a person of interest remains on the run.
Nine months after Kirshawn LaMarche was fatally shot in Federal Way, the man police identified as a person of interest remains on the run.
Big 5 deadly shooting: Off-duty security guard sentenced to over 25 years
Here's the sentencing for the man who shot and killed a teenager in 2024.
Here's the sentencing for the man who shot and killed a teenager in 2024.
Seattle schools strike averted as SPS, teachers deal saves first day of class
Seattle Public Schools and the teachers union reached a deal to avert a strike after bargaining all day and night.
Seattle Public Schools and the teachers union reached a deal to avert a strike after bargaining all day and night.
Crews respond to 2-alarm seafood warehouse fire in Kent, WA
Crews are investigating after a seafood warehouse in Kent caught fire early Wednesday morning.
Crews are investigating after a seafood warehouse in Kent caught fire early Wednesday morning.
Seafood warehouse fire in Kent, WA
Firefighters responded to a warehouse fire in Kent, Washington, Wednesday morning.
Firefighters responded to a warehouse fire in Kent, Washington, Wednesday morning.
Seattle teachers strike avoided after contract agreement reached
Seattle Public Schools and its teachers union reached a tentative contract deal, avoiding a strike set for the first day of school.
Seattle Public Schools and its teachers union reached a tentative contract deal, avoiding a strike set for the first day of school.
Seattle police: 2 persons of interest in Bite of Seattle shooting
More than a month after the deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle, Seattle police say they have identified two potential persons of interest.
More than a month after the deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle, Seattle police say they have identified two potential persons of interest.
Bobcat captured on drone after entering Kirkland home
A 911 call for a burglary at a home in Kirkland led officers to a very unusual suspect.
A 911 call for a burglary at a home in Kirkland led officers to a very unusual suspect.
Mayor Wilson opens 4 centers to offer childcare if teachers strike
Mayor Katie Wilson said Tuesday that she has directed Seattle's Parks and Recreation to open four community centers to offer childcare if teachers go on strike.
Mayor Katie Wilson said Tuesday that she has directed Seattle's Parks and Recreation to open four community centers to offer childcare if teachers go on strike.
Seattle school strike threat leaves parents scrambling
Contract negotiations between Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association stretched into the eve of the scheduled first day of school, leaving local families scrambling to arrange last-minute childcare.
Contract negotiations between Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association stretched into the eve of the scheduled first day of school, leaving local families scrambling to arrange last-minute childcare.