Court papers say investigators seized the phone of 12‑year‑old Preston Hemingway‑Lux and told a judge they had probable cause to suspect second‑degree murder; the medical examiner is still reviewing.

Body‑cam footage appears to show a man ambushing Bellevue officers at the downtown transit center; prosecutors say he used a fake 911 call and has been charged. The attack left one officer injured and the suspect in custody.

A late‑night apartment shooting in University Place hospitalized one person; deputies recovered a Glock "switch" and detained a suspect.

Seattle Fire is responding to a HazMat incident on the 3600 block of 33rd Ave S; residents are being advised to evacuate or shelter in place. Officials say the public should avoid the area.

Jose Luis Sanchez-Valencia, accused of leading a cartel-linked ring that smuggled liquid meth inside candles, pleaded not guilty in Seattle federal court; trial is set for April 20.

Seattle police say they are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Ballard near NW 62nd and 28th. Officials say the report is preliminary and details are pending.

A three-vehicle crash on SR 2 near milepost 31 left the highway fully blocked and resulted in a fatality. Troopers are investigating while crews clear the scene.

Seattle Fire crews responded to a commercial-building blaze in the 200 block of S. Chicago St on Feb. 12; officials urged the public to avoid the area.

A Des Moines man drew a six‑year federal sentence after prosecutors say his infant was exposed to fentanyl and survived. Authorities seized fentanyl and a ghost gun during the investigation.

A two-vehicle crash at 38th Ave SW & SW Oregon St left occupants trapped and blocked traffic; Seattle Fire urged people to avoid the area.

Police say a driver stopped in Tukwila bit an officer during a DUI arrest and was booked on assault charges.

Surveillance video shows a car smash into a Seattle restaurant after an apparent attempted carjacking on Feb. 12, 2026. Authorities are investigating as crews assess damage.

Seattle has reached a settlement with the family of Jaahnavi Kandula after the 2023 crosswalk collision that killed the 23‑year‑old. Local reports say the deal may total at least $29 million.