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Janeice Downs, a prolific organized retail theft suspect released from prison in January, was rearrested on June 12 and charged with first-degree organized retail theft for a series of high-end shoplifting incidents across Western Washington. Investigators linked Downs to the theft of two Louis Vuitton handbags worth o

The Kent School Board approved a reduction of 229 employees to help cover an estimated $32.5 million deficit and to balance the 2026-2027 Kent School District budget. District leaders aren’t planning to lay off any teachers because they expect about 141 to leave through attrition, such as retiring, leaving the district

Two small earthquakes struck Washington just hours apart overnight Thursday. A 2.9-magnitude quake hit about a mile southeast of Easton at around 10:30 p.m. Thursday. Another quake hit about seven miles east of Carnation at around 1 a.m. Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Washington faces

In October 2025, Mercer Island School District Superintendent Fred Rundle issued a press release saying that allegations detailed in an InvestigateWest story published that day were new to him. “We learned of an allegation of sexual misconduct involving a former Mercer Island High School teacher, Curtis Johnston, and a

FOX 13 Seattle has announced a new official broadcast partnership with Seafair to provide exclusive live coverage and streaming of the summer's signature events. Attendees planning to watch the 4th of Jubly fireworks at Gas Works Park must secure a free ticket in advance, as entry is limited and strictly first-come, fi

King County residents will see another significant increase in their sewer bills next year after county council members unanimously approved a 12.75% rate hike. The increase will raise monthly sewer rates from about $63 per month to $71 per month in 2027 — an increase of about $8 per month for customers.

Renton’s NE Sunset Boulevard saw a tense Thursday night after an armed robbery in the 3200 block sent officers swarming the area in search of a young suspect described as a male in his late teens to early 20s. Police warned nearby residents to expect a heavy law enforcement...

A Tesla going nearly 80 mph will get any Washington state trooper's attention, especially when the officer sees the driver's head flopping back and forth" as the car changes lanes. A Seattle driver was cited for negligent driving Tuesday, and issued a $500 ticket, after Trooper Jake Lilley says he...

Two earthquakes were recorded in Washington overnight, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The first quake was a magnitude of 2.9 and struck near Easton, Washington at 10:31 p.m. The second quake, a magnitude 2.5, was recorded 2 hours and 35 minutes later near Carnation, Washington. Two earthquakes struck overnigh

Deputies with the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office, backed up by Longview police and the Lower Columbia SWAT team, hit a Longview location this week in a coordinated operation that ended with two arrests and a sizable haul of drugs, guns and cash. Officials said the team recovered nearly eight pounds of methamphetamine,