Convicted rapist mistakenly released from jail arrested in North Seattle, police say
Seattle police arrested a 50-year-old convicted rapist in North Seattle Tuesday afternoon after he was mistakenly released from custody while awaiting sentencing.
‘Dinosaur-like’ alligator snapping turtle found under dock in Washington
Aug. 27 (UPI) -- A large, invasive alligator snapping turtle spotted under a dock at a Washington beach was safely removed by a lifeguard supervisor, officials said. Kirkland Parks & Community Services said the turtle, native to the waterways of the Midwest, Southeast and some parts of the Southwest, was spotted...
Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Aug. 20–26, 2025
The Mountlake Terrace Police Department responded to 434 incidents during the week of Aug. 20. There were two warrant arrests, one in the 6000 block of 236th Street Southwest and the other in the 11600 block of Northeast 195th Street. Two verbal domestic disturbances were reported in the 6000 and...
Principal at Minnesota Catholic school that had shooting championed safety in Seattle
Matt DeBoer, the principal at the Annunciation Catholic School, has roots in Seattle and is well known in the area’s Catholic community.
47-year-old man shot in Seattle’s Belltown, suspect still at large
A 47-year-old man was shot in Belltown Monday evening, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) confirmed. The man was shot near Third Avenue and Blanchard Street. When patrol officers responded to the scene, they found the 47-year-old with a gunshot wound to his leg. Officers provided medical aid until the Seattle Fire...
Warrant issued for cargo captain accused of BUI after failure to appear in court
Judge Gregg Hirakawa issued a $10,000 warrant for his arrest, which will be dismissed if he appears in court next.
13 Top Diners You Need To Try In Washington
Washington’s diner scene is full of character, from neon-lit counters to booths that feel like home. Here, comfort food reigns supreme with pancakes stacked high, burgers grilled just right, and coffee that keeps cups refilled. Each diner has its own personality, blending classic charm with unique twists that make...
WA fugitive on the run wanted for robbery, gun theft
DES MOINES, Wash. - A wanted fugitive is on the run, accused of breaking into lockers at a Des Moines gym, stealing credit cards, and firing a shot with a stolen gun when a victim confronted him. King County Sheriff's detectives are searching for 25-year-old Bryce Lewis. He's wanted on...
2 found dead in Woodinville home
It’s unclear if the pair died from natural causes or if an act of violence was involved.
SWAT team called for federal narcotics investigation in Kirkland
The operation targeted fentanyl and other drug trafficking in the region.
