Seattle and Lake Stevens Police Uncover Child Exploitation Ring, Two Confessed Suspects in Custody Amid Ongoing Probe
Seattle and Lake Stevens Police, alongside the Washington State ICAC, arrested two individuals for the sexual exploitation of a 4-year-old, following a tip about CSAM.
Kirkland City Council Extends Homelessness Plan Deadline, Adopts Two-Year Work Program, and Promotes Awareness Initiatives
Kirkland City Council held a meeting discussing the extension of the homelessness plan deadline, adoption of a two-year work program, Earth Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and a proposed Iceplex/Community Center.
Tacoma Paves Way for Equality with "Bonding Basics" Workshop for Minority and Disadvantaged Entrepreneurs
Tacoma announces a "Bonding Basics" workshop for minority and disadvantaged business owners as part of its Equity in Contracting initiative, with expert Kara Skinner leading the session on April 24.
Wa Senate Unanimously Passes Groundbreaking Mental Health Crisis Management Bill, Awaits Governor's Signature
Washington's House Bill 1811, endorsing a mental health co-response model, awaits the Governor's signature after Senate approval. It emphasizes collaboration between first responders and human services professionals for crises.
Twice-Deported Salvadoran National Removed Again by ICE from Dallas After Human Trafficking Charges Surface
ICE deported Salvadoran national Wilver Cota-Ortiz, twice previously removed and now wanted in El Salvador for human trafficking, after he was convicted of illegal reentry into the U.S.
Washington Enacts Law Ensuring End-of-Life Care Decisions Rights for Pregnant Individuals
Washington state's House Bill 1215, signed by Governor Ferguson, ensures pregnant individuals' end-of-life care decisions are respected by removing the pregnancy exclusion clause from advance directive laws.