Rep. Sharon Wylie joins the SAFE Best Practices Advisory Group, focusing on enhancing Washington's response to sexual assault cases and preventing rape kit backlogs.

A father was shot dead near the University of Washington, marking Seattle's 23rd homicide of the year. Witnesses described a rapid gunfire and a suspect fleeing in a white Hyundai Elantra.

Seattle celebrates the expansion of its bike network with "Hot Bike Summer" events, including community rides, ribbon-cuttings, and a passport program for chances to win cycling gear.

Seattle Police are investigating a First Hill neighborhood shooting that left a man with a forehead graze wound; no robbery was involved, and the suspect fled.

The Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County prompted Level 3 evacuation orders due to a rapid expansion to 1,989 acres with 8% containment and expected fire activity increase.

Issaquah promotes the "Ready, Set, Go!" wildfire evacuation strategy on its website to enhance community safety.

Seattle Police arrested a shooting suspect during a robbery investigation on North Aurora Avenue; he had a stolen gun and is charged with assault and illegal firearm possession.

Seattle Police target the Oaktree Motel for persistent illegal activities, with the Chief declaring it a "chronic nuisance property," and the owner facing potential legal action.

The Tacoma City Council is carefully reviewing Initiative 2, also known as the "Worker’s Bill of Rights," before deciding whether to add it to the ballot, in accordance with a city charter right.

Humberto Lopez Rodriguez received a five-year federal sentence for a second drug trafficking conviction, resulting from his arrest with cocaine and a firearm. He'll be deported after serving time.

Sheriff's deputies and marine services rescued two adults and two children stranded on Alder Lake after their boat's motor broke down. The family expressed gratitude with a cake.

Washington's Employment Security Department won awards from the Disability Inclusion Network for its work on disability inclusion and supporting community equity.

A man was arrested in Seattle for possessing crack cocaine and an unserialized gun during a sting operation in Belltown. He faces charges for firearms and narcotics delivery.