Washington state Rep. Andrew Barkis sponsors House Bill 2358, proposing harsher penalties for individuals blocking state highways after recent I-5 blockades by protestors.

The Kushery Cannabis Dispensary in Lake Forest Park was burglarized twice using stolen Kias, with the most recent incident involving a smash-and-grab at 5 a.m. on January 11. One suspect was arrested, and merchandise was lost.

In Seattle, a man threatened a woman at her workplace, fled from police, caused a chase with car crashes, and then shot himself while trying to escape on foot. He faces multiple charges post-recovery.

Over 70 applicants vie for a vacant Seattle City Council seat, spanning diverse backgrounds and including familiar political names.

The court denied "Alaskan Avenger" Jason Vukovich's appeal to reduce his 28-year sentence by considering PTSD from childhood abuse as a mitigating factor for his vigilantism.