The Redmond WA Police used social media to warn of increased scams, urging caution with suspicious calls and sharing ways to confirm legitimacy and report fraud.

Scott Galassi has been promoted to District Chief at Puget Sound Fire, now overseeing 17 fire stations and serving as incident commander at emergency scenes.

A 17-year-old boy was shot in Seattle’s Rainier Vista, then arrested at the hospital for unrelated robbery charges.

A former Seattle man was sentenced to 30 years for child abduction and abuse in Vietnam, with his conviction resulting from an international investigation.

Washington State Patrol seeks witnesses to a hit-and-run incident in Renton involving a pedestrian, asking for public assistance to locate a silver or gray Honda Accord.

WSDOT ends the highway construction season in Yakima Valley, with projects around US 12 and SR 821 completed. Work on the US 97 roundabout in Wapato pauses, resuming in spring 2026.

Seattle completes upgrades at the East Pine Substation, enhancing power reliability and capacity for the Central District, First Hill, and Capitol Hill neighborhoods.

King County officials convened a summit to address rising utility costs, focusing on collaboration and strategies to manage expenses and balance ecological concerns with fiscal realities.

Seattle residents gear up for the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Matthews Beach Park, where participants, including children, will swim in chilly lake waters on New Year's Day.

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department explains why they blur faces in crime-related media, citing protection of suspects' rights before formal charges.

Tacoma Creates' 2024-2025 Annual Report details its impact on arts and culture access, distributing $6 million to local nonprofits and supporting 1,500 cultural activities.

Marc Anthony Russ pleaded not guilty to the 1994 murder of Tanya Frazier, with recent DNA advances linking him to the case. The trial is ongoing in Seattle.

Seattle ranks 4th in the Digital Cities Survey for its technology use to address challenges such as public safety and homelessness, earning the city national recognition for the second year in a row.