A seaplane crashed in Long Lake, Kitsap County, sinking but the pilot was rescued unharmed. Another crash off Rottnest Island claimed three lives, with survivors found among wreckage.

A man was fatally shot early Thursday in Tacoma, prompting a homicide probe. He died despite emergency aid; his name is withheld. No suspects identified yet.

A young man is critically wounded after an early morning shooting in Edmonds. Police are seeking 4-6 suspects in dark clothing. The motive is under investigation.

Seattle Police are searching for a male suspect involved in an armed robbery at a Circle K store, who fled with cash and tobacco products. No injuries were reported.

A man was arrested in Seattle's Chinatown after stabbing another with a sword hidden in a cane, following an argument. The victim is stable; the suspect was caught after fleeing on a BMX bike.

Joseph Lee Lyons was arrested by the Washington County Sheriff's Office following a sting operation targeting online sexual predators, facing charges for luring a minor and online sexual corruption.

An 81-year-old driver hit two juveniles walking from school in Kirkland after reportedly falling asleep; both youths were hospitalized with serious injuries, and the driver is under investigation.

An officer-involved shooting at a Marysville Costco resulted in a suspect's death and an injured police officer, with an ongoing investigation into the incident.

Seattle police are investigating a shooting in the 9400 block of 27 Av Sw after reports of gunfire early Tuesday morning; no injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

Deputies in Pierce County used Morse code to rescue a man who had been on the ground for four days, revealing the continuing importance of old technologies.

A 49-year-old man was arrested after a failed burglary at a Seattle bank, where he triggered an alarm and was found by police without having taken any cash.

Seattle Police Officer Kevin Dave was fired over an incident where he fatally struck Jaahnavi Kandula with his patrol car, with the former interim Police Chief Sue Rahr stating that despite his intentions, the tragic outcome was unacceptable.

Antisemitic and racist vandalism at Mercer Island Middle School is being investigated as a hate crime, causing community distress and prompting a firm response from officials.