Former Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson awaits sentencing for the 2019 shooting death of Jesse Sarey after a guilty verdict under Washington's reformed police accountability law.

Lummi Nation man Joseph M. Jefferson is convicted of federal assault by strangulation after a seven-day trial and 90-minute jury deliberation. Sentencing is set for April 2025.

A man was killed by a freight train on Seattle Waterfront; police investigated but did not pursue a criminal case.

A woman's death in Renton is being treated as a homicide, with her son arrested as the suspect. The community is shocked, recalling recent concerns about the son.

A man was arrested for burglary after breaking into a garage in Pierce County, causing the homeowners to call 911. Deputies responded and apprehended the suspect who had tools for burglary.

Chinatown-International District in Seattle experiences vandalism on MLK Day, with a Japanese American historical exhibit defaced with paint and Bible verses.

The trial of Patrick Cooney, charged with murdering Elijah Lewis in a Seattle road rage incident, has begun, with significant attention on gun violence and road rage.

Confirmed measles exposure at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport; Snohomish County Health Department advises quarantine and monitoring for symptoms.

A man was killed by a BNSF train in Seattle, spurring a police investigation. The victim was hit while crossing the tracks, unaware of an approaching northbound train.

Washington State is facing a DUI toxicology backlog, resulting in delayed justice and risk to public safety, with average waits exceeding 400 days. A legislative proposal aims to allow private labs to process samples to alleviate delays.

Pierce County deputies dealt with DUI incidents and arrested a felon, including a DUI driver hitting a family and another veering into oncoming traffic. They also noted increased mail theft due to tax season.

A woman in Seattle survived a high-speed crash into a building. No structural damage to the building and the driver had minor injuries. She was not impaired and is expected to recover fully.

Firefighters from SRFR responded to a house fire in Lake Stevens, rescuing several pets and controlling the flames by 7:08 PM; one firefighter rolled an ankle during the operation.