The Tacoma Police Department's Community Service Officer program has seen success, with CSOs handling non-emergency calls, allowing officers to focus on serious incidents.

Police seek Richard Sitzlack after a Seattle Metro Coach driver was fatally stabbed; residents warned not to approach the potentially dangerous suspect.

WDFW reports four new chronic wasting disease cases in white-tailed deer, raising Washington's total to six, with potential for more as testing continues.

A pedestrian, Ronald Hope Cole Jr, was fatally struck by a commercial vehicle driven by Timothy Alan Vinton Jr on I-5 in Linn County, with no injuries to the driver reported.

A second suspect, Jerome Lewis, has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of a 2-year-old boy at an IHOP in Federal Way in April.

Seattle councilmembers Kettle and Saka are advocating for more transit security funding after the fatal stabbing of bus driver Shawn Yim. They stress the need to ensure public safety and call for cooperation with regional authorities.

The article describes the rainy weather forecast for Seattle, with persistent rain, mild temperatures, and light winds expected over the coming days, including a likely wet Christmas Day.

A man was arrested on suspicion of arson after an apartment fire in Seattle's Mount Baker neighborhood resulted in significant water damage. Evidence suggested deliberate sabotage of fire prevention devices.

Tacoma plans a celebration to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy, focusing on unity and community engagement, with awards and an outreach fair.

Renton City Council adopts a Comprehensive Plan for 2024 after extensive community involvement to guide growth and address issues such as affordable housing and transportation for the next 20 years.

Mayor Harrell expressed condolences for the murder of Metro bus operator Shawn Yim and promised to improve transit safety after a transit levy passed, allocating $9 million for enhanced security.

The Hylebos Bridge in Tacoma has reopened, easing traffic flow for the local community and businesses. Contact Steve Carstens at [email protected] or (253) 591-5263 for more info.

WDFW invites public input on resident native trout management at a virtual town hall on Jan. 9, 2025, to help shape the draft policy, emphasizing conservation and sustainable fishing.