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Seattle police say a man was arrested after posing as a City Light worker while trying to steal copper from the West Seattle Bridge. Officers report tools, spools of copper, meth and an illegal knife were found.
King County prosecutors refiled charges in the 2020 Bothell officer shooting after years of competency and civil‑commitment proceedings. An arraignment is set for July 6.
A house fire in the 8200 block of 82nd Street prompted a defensive response from Eastside Fire & Rescue and Bellevue crews. All occupants were reported out; cause is under investigation.
Seattle police detained one person after a brief disturbance near Cal Anderson Park during Capitol Hill PrideFest when a group reportedly assaulted people and began tossing eggs.
Federal marshals say a juvenile reported missing from Mesa was found June 25 in Olympia’s "Jungle" encampment and is now with state child‑welfare providers as investigators probe possible trafficking.
Shell casings were recovered near 29th Ave SW and SW Brandon after multiple 911 calls. No injuries were reported and officers canvassed the area.
A Bellevue rabbi, his family and seven camp counselors jumped from a second‑story window to escape a house fire; no one was seriously hurt and the community has launched relief efforts.
A King County judge will hear whether Christopher Leahy is fit to stand trial after a competency expert delayed a hearing in the killing of UW student Juniper Blessing.
Bellevue police arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the October 2025 death of a 27-year-old woman; the suspect is being held on $5 million bail.
An inmate at the King County Correctional Facility died Friday and the county has launched an in‑custody death review. Officials say more details will be released as available.
Bystander video shows a man shot in the stomach on Capitol Hill. Seattle police are investigating and urging anyone with footage to come forward.
Seattle Fire crews are on scene of a residential blaze on the 200 block of Harvard Ave E in Capitol Hill. Officials warn people to avoid the area while responders work.
Thieves pried open a window at Highland Espresso in Ballard and stole expensive equipment two months after the shop opened, leaving the owner scrambling.
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