Audit: King County Jail delays psych care, often missing patients before release
(The Center Square) – A new audit of King County Jail Health Services revealed that the department had gaps in services, leaving some patients with no access to psychiatric care. The King County Governing Accountability and Oversight Committee was briefed on the audit on Tuesday, with findings revealing that...
Man Turns Shotgun On Himself During Reported Domestic Dispute Near Ephrata
A domestic violence suspect is fighting for their life at a Seattle-area hospital after police say he shot himself in the head on Saturday night. The Grant County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to reports of a domestic disturbance in the 11000 block of Road G Northwest near Ephrata at around 10 p.m.
Have you seen him? WA teen missing since 2023 may be in Seattle area
The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in finding a Washington teenager who has been missing since 2023.
Report details what went wrong in accident that killed three climbers in the Washington...
Inexperience and weather were key factors in a climbing accident that killed three climbers and severely injured another in the North Cascades this spring.
Mayor Harrell says Seattle won’t cooperate with ICE amid reports of tactical unit deployments
SEATTLE — Mayor Bruce Harrell said Wednesday that Seattle will not cooperate with federal immigration raids, following reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement may deploy tactical units to the city. Citing anonymous sources, NBC News reported that ICE plans to send Special Response Teams to five...
Man accused of shooting AR-15 at WA deputy faces life in prison
OLYMPIA, WA - The man accused of firing an AR-15-style rifle at a sheriff’s deputy during a high-speed chase in Thurston County and fleeing the state appeared in court Wednesday. Damien Madison, 27, faces multiple charges in connection to this crimespree including first-degree assault, drive-by shooting, unlawful...
2 people shot in downtown Seattle, suspect arrested
Two people were shot in downtown Seattle Wednesday around 5 p.m., KIRO 7 reported. A woman was shot in the head and a man was shot in the foot near 2nd Avenue and James Street, the media outlet reported. The woman was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Law...
Seattle police make arrests as immigration rally turns violent
In an advisory, police said there is a likelihood that small unaffiliated groups may attempt to join the event with intentions of committing violence or causing property damage.
Authorities believe they spotted ex-soldier Travis Decker, who is wanted in deaths of 3...
SEATTLE — (AP) — Authorities say they believe they spotted Travis Decker, an ex-soldier wanted in the deaths of his three daughters, near a remote alpine lake in Washington state, after receiving a tip from hikers who said they saw a lone person who appeared to be ill-prepared for the conditions.
Free Lockboxes Distributed On National Gun Violence Awareness Day
For National Gun Violence Awareness Day last Friday, Public Health – Seattle & King County joined forces with local nonprofits and municipalities to distribute free gun lockboxes. The annual event aims to promote secure firearm storage as a step toward preventing gun-related injuries and deaths. This year’s partners...