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An 18-year-old from George was arrested after a Moses Lake child-exploitation probe. Detectives seized devices and say forensic review is underway.
A man was critically injured after a vehicle struck him on East 75th Street in Tacoma. Detectives say they are investigating the collision as a homicide.
A man sitting on a downtown Seattle sidewalk was stabbed Thursday night; police arrested a suspect after a short foot chase and the victim was taken to Harborview. Injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
An internal memo directs Vancouver officers to refer many misdemeanors to the city attorney amid a public‑defender shortage, drawing union and sheriff pushback.
A body was discovered Thursday in north Seattle's Matthews Beach neighborhood; police and the King County Medical Examiner are investigating. Identification is pending.
Seattle Fire Department says crews are responding to a residential fire in the 2800 block of NW 72nd Street; officials asked people to avoid the area while crews work.
Two masked suspects reportedly took a car at Westwood Village just before 11:30 p.m.; police are investigating under SPD incident 26-215265.
A 38-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a Union Pacific train south of Willis Street in Kent; police are investigating and seeking witnesses.
A fast-moving wildfire near Beverly and Schwana prompted Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations and destroyed multiple homes. State crews and air tankers are battling the blaze while shelters operate in Mattawa.
Kirkland ProAct detectives arrested a suspect in Kent after a months‑long probe that recovered roughly $500,000 in stolen fragrance and other goods.
A driver is being questioned after a suspected hit‑and‑run spree along Alki; the Tahoe stopped at Duwamish Head and police are probing possible DUI.
Eastbound U.S. 2 was closed Wednesday evening near I‑5 after reports of a road‑rage shooting, forcing detours and local delays.
Three women were wounded early Thursday in a North Seattle shooting; police found an abandoned, bullet-riddled car and detectives are investigating.
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