A man was arrested after police say he pried the letter "O" from the Tacoma Police sign and wedged concrete into the station gate, an act officers say could have delayed 911 response.

As Seattle warms, parks and targeted plantings are being framed as public‑health tools. City data shows a shrinking canopy and big gaps that advocates say must be closed fast.

From a Bainbridge Island deal to a Bonney Lake Costco and a 90-acre retail tract in Pasco, Visconsi has quietly expanded across Washington.

Seattle police say protesters forced their way into the Church of Scientology in Queen Anne, damaging doors and cutting power; investigators linked the episode to a viral "speedrunning" trend.

Detectives arrested a 46-year-old after a 35-year-old was found dead inside a tent at a South Seattle encampment; the homicide investigation is ongoing.

John Sheeran pleaded guilty to failing to report knowledge that buprenorphine was possessed with intent to distribute. He faces up to three years and is due for sentencing on Aug. 7, 2026.

A school-board vote tonight could restore police on a Seattle campus, reviving a bitter debate over safety, equity and who responds to campus incidents.

An armed carjacking in Woodinville triggered a multi‑county pursuit that ended in crashes in Bellevue and Pierce County; investigators say injuries were not serious.

A black bear was seen in Renton's Highlands Park area Monday. Police and wildlife officials urged residents to secure trash and keep pets inside.

A Rainier Valley family says pandemic‑era debt and repeated break‑ins have put Thien Phat at risk of eviction. Neighbors and a GoFundMe campaign are stepping in to help.

UW Police are investigating a homicide at Nordheim Court student apartments; residents were told to shelter in place while officers search for a person of interest.

Fire and police searched the Duwamish River under the West Seattle Bridge after an abandoned car was spotted on the high span. Early‑morning searches had not located anyone.

A person was trapped after a single-vehicle crash Saturday in the 200 block of NW 55th Street as Seattle Fire crews stabilized the car and removed its roof to free the occupant.