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.

A severe crash in Renton left 4 dead and 4 injured; speed may have been a factor. The collision involved 4 vehicles and closed the intersection for hours.

Two fatal crashes occurred in Snohomish County: a motorcyclist died after a collision on State Route 2, and a driver fleeing police crashed into a pole.

Bodies of two exchange students were recovered from Eagle Falls after they fell and went missing, highlighting the spot's danger despite its popularity.

A young woman was shot at a Seattle bus depot; police arrested two teens who also attempted a burglary. Officers and K9 units swiftly located the suspects, who are now in custody.

Lacey Police search for a suspect who used a sledgehammer to break into South Sound Behavioral Hospital, causing damage and raising security concerns.

A man died following a truck crash on Seattle’s I-5, caused by a medical emergency. The vehicle ended precariously on a freeway railing, creating extensive traffic delays.

Cannazone pot shop in Seattle suffers another crash-and-grab burglary, with suspects stealing goods worth $15,000 and causing $30,000 in damages to the storefront.

Pierce County sheriff's deputies in Tacoma fatally shot a man who fled, reportedly armed, after another individual was arrested. The man was wearing body armor; no deputies were injured. An investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

A Tacoma cannabis shop, after a remodel, has faced repeated vandalism, including an attempted arson and a disarmed homemade bomb. The owner is offering a reward for arrest information.

A group of cyclists saved their friend from a cougar attack during a bike ride in Washington, using their quick response to fend off the animal until help arrived.

A man in Seattle has been charged with 14 counts of indecent exposure for flashing multiple victims, including children, with police catching him after community tips and video evidence.

An LA maintenance man who died recently was identified posthumously as Christian R. Basham—a Washington state child rape suspect who had faked his own death.