The Seattle Seahawks won decisively against the 49ers with a 41-6 victory, showcasing complementary football and advancing to the NFC championship game.

Flu activity in Washington state is climbing fast; at least one school closed and health officials are urging vaccination and early treatment. Local dashboards show elevated indicators.

A Ravenna homeowner used a frying pan to fend off a knife-wielding intruder in the early hours of Friday; both were hospitalized and police say the case is under investigation.

Deputy Cappetto's patrol in Pierce County involved a range of incidents from a disabled vehicle to a school bus collision, showcasing the mix of routine and emergency tasks in law enforcement.

A 40-year-old man shot in South Seattle in October died this week. Seattle police have classified the death as a delayed-death homicide and are seeking witnesses.

A judge gave Jerome Frank Jones life without parole after jurors convicted him in the 1994 Renton murders of a mother and her 3‑year‑old son.

Snohomish County reports three new measles cases in unvaccinated children, with exposure linked to a visiting family. Health authorities are managing containment and warning of more cases.

Frontier Middle School staff members were celebrated for saving a colleague's life through rapid CPR and AED use, as announced by the Pierce County Sheriff's Office.

A deputy in Burien, WA arrested a person involved with a stolen trailer, aided by victim-provided camera footage; the case highlights effective community policing.

Auburn Police amusedly corralled a goat named Ruby trying to enter Wesley Homes, later joking about dropping charges due to her "extreme adorableness" on social media.

A driver on Spanaway Loop Rd S was fined $150 by Deputy Cappetto for misusing the center turn lane, a violation of RCW 46.61.290, as emphasized by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Blog for road safety.

Pierce County deputies engaged in a high-speed chase leading to a DUI arrest and separately arrested a man for unlawful firearm discharge. Both incidents highlight public safety concerns.

Mo Malakoutian is elected Bellevue's new mayor, and Dave Hamilton as deputy mayor; Bellevue City Council also focuses on housing progress and arts funding.