Suspect accused of carjacking trooper’s patrol car told police he had smoked meth
The man accused of pulling a state trooper out of her patrol vehicle and taking it on a dangerous, high-speed joyride down I-5 Christmas Day told officers he had smoked meth.
King County, WA – Police Alert: Deputies Deliver Birthday Flowers After Pedestrian Crash Call
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. King County, WA – What began as a routine car-versus-pedestrian response in King County turned into a moment of compassion after deputies learned the injured woman had been on her way to deliver birthday...
Troopers stop man driving the wrong way on I-5 in Tacoma
Washington State Patrol says troopers and officers stopped a driver who was driving the wrong way on I-5 near Tacoma Mall Blvd. on Saturday evening.
‘The wording matters’: Ursula responds to Kent mayor’s criticism of flood alerts
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph criticized the National Weather Service for sending out “unnecessary” emergency alerts during the recent levee failure at the Green River. Ursula Reutin, host of “The Gee and Ursula Show” on KIRO Newsradio, explained the mayor’s qualms with the emergency alert and why many Kent residents may...
Seattle PD Invites Residents to ‘Our City, Our Safety’ Dialogue at Rainier Beach Community...
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is opening the floor to residents early next year with its first "Our City, Our Safety" conversation of 2026. Set for January 14, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, the gathering aims to foster a transparent dialogue between law enforcement and community members about the safety concerns and...
Deputies save Poulsbo woman after she got lost in the woods in Kitsap County
The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department says a 63-year-old woman was found safe after getting lost in the woods near her home.
Whales, coffee dayclubs, and saintly rats: Our most memorable 2025 stories
Plus, how local governments use AI, the story behind Rachel's Playground, and a play about the Baha’i faith in Iran. The KNKX News team shares the stories they're most proud of.
More Dubious Promises from Lime About the Bike Clutter
It’s a common sight in Seattle: 40-pound electric bikes and scooters tossed into bushes, blocking sidewalks and access ramps, and barreling down the sidewalk at unsuspecting pedestrians. Lime, the micromobility private company that operates 14,000 electric bikes and scooters in the Seattle area, has long been the...
Woman reported shot at 12th Ave apartment building
A woman was reported shot in the leg early Sunday morning at a 12th Ave apartment building. Seattle Police and Seattle Fire were called to the Bertha Pitts Campbell Place building just before 6 AM where the victim was reported shot in the leg. A woman was being treated for...
Puyallup man charged in crash that injured toddler, pregnant woman
Rex Graydon, 21, faces multiple felony charges including vehicular assault after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and causing a crash that left a 3-year-old in critical condition and forced a victim to undergo an emergency C-section. A judge set bail at $250,000 for Graydon, who was already wanted on an active felony...

















