A vehicle hit a utility pole in Tacoma’s Tideflats Wednesday evening, leaving one person dead and another hospitalized. Portland Avenue was closed as investigators worked the scene.

Seattle celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with one of the nation's largest events, attended by Police Chief Shon Barnes and other dignitaries, emphasizing the ongoing pursuit of justice and equality.

Surveillance images were released after three evening robberies in Parkland and Midland where masked suspects pointed a gun at clerks and stole cash, alcohol and vapes.

Renton Police Department shares tips on social media for improving home security, such as locking doors, using security bars, and tilting blinds upwards.

Senate Bill 6070 would add a 'purple alert' to Washington's missing-person system to help find people with disabilities and create other named alerts including an Ebony Alert.

RealtyHop data shows Medina’s 98039 at roughly $4.4M median listing price in 2025, with Mercer Island and Bellevue trailing. Redfin’s affordability numbers underline the growing gap for Seattle buyers.

Washington State Patrol detectives want tips after a Dec. 13 hit‑and‑run on SR‑516 in Kent that killed a pedestrian. Investigators now believe a 2014–2017 Lexus IS F‑Sport may be the vehicle of interest.

Bellevue has widened a parking‑code review that could reduce or eliminate minimum off‑street parking as new state laws reshape what's required. City staff will run outreach and the planning commission will vet changes this year.

A man in his 60s died in a Lynnwood duplex fire Monday night; a firefighter suffered minor injuries. Four others were displaced but unharmed. The cause is under investigation.

Puget Sound Fire promotes Community Risk Reduction Week to prevent fire emergencies through education and strategic planning, emphasizing the need for community involvement in safety measures.

Issaquah Police arrested an individual twice in one week for violating the same protection order, with arrests following incidents of false identification and unauthorized proximity to the protected person.

The Federal Way Blue Bridge Program connects those in crisis with immediate resources, offering aid such as shelter and transportation, and relies on community support to operate.

The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office is searching for missing 21-year-old Hannah Marie Davis, last seen in Bremerton, who has the mental capacity of a 10-year-old and may be with registered sex offender Leroy Franklin Nickols.