Seattle Officer Shot at While on Interstate 5
An UC SPD officer was traveling SB i5 near Corson behind a vehicle as part of an operation. At some point the vehicle began firing on the officer then fled sb. The officer called out “help the officer” but initial details were a bit of a mess due to multiple channels being used and surrounding officers not knowing...
‘You’re not early, you’re 8 months late’: KIRO traffic reporter sounds off on Sound...
Following Saturday’s unveiling of the Federal Way light rail station, Sound Transit announced the Bellevue-to-Seattle train across I-90 is in its final phase of testing, forecasting service to be available before June 2026. KIRO traffic reporter Chris Sullivan shared his thoughts on the long-awaited project and how...
Recent Disciplinary Actions Against Health Care Providers in Our Area Announced by State
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has announced recent disciplinary actions and withdrawals of charges involving health care providers in several counties. The Health Systems Quality Assurance Division took these actions to enforce standards among more than 80 licensed health care professions, including...
Seattle police arrest burglary suspect with nationwide warrant out for his arrest
A 34-year-old man was arrested in the Lake City neighborhood after officers caught him in the middle of a burglary, according to the Seattle Police Department.
Catastrophic flooding sparks evacuations in Washington state. See forecast.
Catastrophic flooding was underway in the Pacific Northwest early the morning of Dec. 11 after an atmospheric river pounded parts of Washington and Oregon with heavy rain , covering roadways and prompting evacuations. Forecasters warned potentially record-breaking flooding was possible along the Skagit and Snohomish...
Federal judges hand down prison terms to 3 western WA drug traffickers
Three Seattle-area men were sentenced to lengthy prison sentences in October due to their convictions for drug trafficking and firearms violations.
Suspects arrested after foiled storage unit break-in attempt in Shoreline, WA
SHORELINE, Wash. - Thanks to a detailed play-by-play description and quick actions by King County Sheriff's deputies, two men who allegedly tried to break into a Shoreline storage unit were caught as they tried to escape. The backstory:. "I believe there's a theft in process on the first floor on...
Seattle council approves police contract despite concerns over ‘lack of accountability’
The City of Seattle has a new collective bargaining contract with the Seattle Police Officers Guild, which represents rank-and-file officers.
School closures: Track closings, delays in western WA for Wednesday, Dec. 10
Some Western Washington school districts will be closed or delayed on Wednesday, Dec. 10 because of weather. Check the status of your district. The second round of a one-two punch hit Tuesday evening, as heavy rain and strong winds returned to the area. A Wind Advisory is in effect from...
How to check if roads are closed in your area | Atmospheric river pummels...
SEATTLE — Heavy rainfall from a strong atmospheric river is raising river levels and flooding roadways across the region. If you are driving near flooded areas, it's important to plan ahead and never drive through water over the roadway. To help you plan your travels, we've put together a...
