The Seattle Police Department reflects on its commitment to the 30×30 Initiative to increase women's representation, addressing public concerns and allegations of sexism within the force while emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct.

Two 16-year-old boys were found shot dead along I-5 in Seattle, sparking a major investigation by Washington State Patrol to determine if the deaths are related.

East Pierce County conducted a lahar simulation drill involving over 45,000 people to prepare for potential Mt. Rainier eruptions, marking it the largest such exercise globally.

A van crashed into the outdoor seating of Some Random Bar in Seattle's Belltown, causing damage and prompting a police investigation. The driver fled, and the bar's future is uncertain.

A mother and three children died in a multi-vehicle crash in Renton with three others injured. The community is rallying to support the bereaved family.

Liam Kryger pleaded not guilty to murdering a homeless man in Seattle with an ax, despite video evidence and a matching weapon found. His bail is set at $5 million.

A Renton community mourned Reyna Hernandez at a church service after she was found deceased in Mexico, with a man arrested in connection to her death.

Detectives arrested three suspects for a series of home invasion robberies in Seattle. They were apprehended in an operation involving Seattle and Mountlake Terrace Police and SWAT.

A resident in Kent, Washington, was rescued by firefighters after escaping onto their roof during a house fire just before midnight. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.

Brandon J. Lloyd, 32, of Lynnwood, was identified as the victim of a fatal stabbing in his apartment. A 17-year-old faces second-degree murder charges in connection to his death.

The family of Russell Walker III, a 15-year-old murder victim, is seeking answers amidst a confusing multijurisdictional investigation into his death.

Sean Coiteux, a co-owner of two diesel truck companies, pleaded guilty to Clean Air Act violations for tampering with emissions controls on about 375 trucks, resulting in significant environmental and public health impacts.

An Oregon sex offender, Dirk Tichgelaar, was sentenced to 25 years for attempted child rape and possession of child abuse material, after being caught in an undercover operation.