ICE agent shoots man in North Austin, victim hospitalized

A federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man in North Austin, prompting a joint investigation by Austin police, Texas Rangers and HSI.

1 dead following shooting in Des Moines, WA

Des Moines police officers found a 31-year-old man with gunshot wounds upon arrival, and after providing first aid, the man died at the scene.

FAA approves Trump's triumphal arch, requires 'eternal flame' on top

President Trump's proposed triumphal arch outside Arlington National Cemetery just cleared another hurdle, though it's unclear when construction could begin.

Seattle mother fights for gun violence prevention 1 year after loss

One year after her son was shot and killed in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, Michelle Reese is channeling her grief into advocacy by pushing city leaders for stronger gun violence prevention measures.

‘Something fun’: Man fired over bikini-clad barista photos accused of torching former employer’s store

An Arizona man who was fired from a feed store north of Phoenix for allegedly taking pictures of bikini-clad baristas is accused of setting fire to tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of hay bales on his former employer’s property earlier this year. 

2 killed in Beacon Hill, WA shooting, Seattle police say

Two people died early Saturday morning following a shooting in Beacon Hill, according to the Seattle Police Department.

Seattle City Council considers ban on grocery ‘surveillance pricing’

A proposal to ban what critics call "surveillance pricing" is headed for a full Seattle City Council vote on Tuesday, sparking some debate on what it is and whether any grocery stores are actually doing it.

Hundreds form human chain outside Kennedy Center to protest demolition threats

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Kennedy Center and linked hands to form a human chain in response to President Donald Trump’s threats to tear down the historic arts venue.

Families speak out after 5 men detained at Washington campsite

Five western Washington families say a Labor Day weekend camping trip meant to bring relatives together instead left five fathers and husbands in immigration detention.

Melissa & Doug recalls toy sold at Target due to choking hazard

A popular Melissa & Doug children’s fire truck toy has been recalled after a small plastic part was reported to come loose, creating a potential choking hazard.

The Spotlight: Shooter released early, now back in jail
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When a King county judge sentenced an 18-year-old man to 9 years in prison rather than the max sentence of 15 years for shooting 5 people at a bus stop, she said she hoped the lesser time would help him 'improve himself'. He was released from prison earlier this year and is back in jail charged in another shooting. The Spotlight has exclusive video of his arrest after he resisted and had to be put into a full body wrap. Plus, a stolen puppy recovered and the suspect turned out to have multiple warrants out of California and Arizona. And, watch King County's TAC 30 (SWAT) team took take two accused rape suspects in custody. 

Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House

President Donald Trump said Friday he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he described as their "constant 'reporting' fake news."

Senate Democrat blocks data center electricity costs bill

A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.

Woman convicted in homicide of Super Bowl reporter

A woman was convicted in the death of a Kansas City reporter who was found dead in his hotel room while in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl in 2025.

Man arrested in Bellevue for Planned Parenthood arson attempt

A man was arrested early Friday morning after attempting to light a Planned Parenthood facility on fire in Bellevue, according to the city's police department.