A 66‑year‑old Puyallup man was killed in a hit‑and‑run on U.S. 12 near Packwood; troopers are seeking witnesses.

Pierce County's new K9, Deebo, tracked two burglary suspects through fences and water, helping deputies recover a dropped tool bag and make arrests after a homeowner's 911 call.

Unemployment filings are rising in Washington and delays have left claimants waiting weeks for payments. A call‑center pilot boosted processing but many still wait.

Human remains were recovered from the Skagit River near milepost 90 east of Concrete. Detectives are processing the scene and the coroner will identify the person.

Marvel Food & Deli pulled its house-made Country Style Adjika salsa after inspectors flagged an unapproved canning process that could allow botulism. Stores are offering refunds and working with county health departments.

Eastside Fire & Rescue says one person is trapped after a tree fell on a camper on Lake Joy Rd NE; downed trees and power lines are blocking access.

A Tukwila driver allegedly rammed patrol vehicles after fleeing a traffic stop at about 4:20 a.m.; an officer was injured and the suspect is in custody.

A Skagit County jury convicted 39-year-old Manuel Estevan Camacho of two counts of second-degree rape and unlawful imprisonment. Sentencing is scheduled for April 10, 2026.

A data project shows the old PERS money-match still produces hundreds of six-figure pensions even as the formula is phased out for new hires. The system has $100B+ in assets but heavy long-term obligations.

A federal judge gave Eagle River resident Kyle Reynolds 10 years after prosecutors say he armed himself during a 2023 domestic assault in Anchorage.

A Seattle man was sentenced to three years in federal prison after authorities found roughly 1,500 images and 180 videos of child sexual abuse on his phone.

A man was found dead after a motorhome fire Monday in Burien's Gregory Heights. King County investigators and Major Crimes detectives are probing the blaze.

The King County Sheriff's Office says overall crime fell 22% in 2025 across its service area, with big drops in robberies and auto thefts — but firearms recoveries jumped sharply.