Seattle’s Comfort Dog Ryan Brings Solace to Survivors in the Criminal Justice System
In Seattle, English Labrador Retriever Ryan serves as a comfort dog for the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit. Since arriving from America’s Vet Dogs nearly 3 1/2 years ago, Ryan and his handler, Det. Shannon Waldorf has supported 115 individuals—72 children and 43 adults, according to the Seattle Police Department.
Northwest US flooding rainstorms to take a break, but not for long as pineapple...
Western Washington will get a much-needed break from torrential rain into this weekend. However, more rain is lurking over the Pacific and storms will return with a dreaded pineapple express forecast for next week. A series of storms with atmospheric rivers has delivered months' worth of rain in a matter...
Menka Soni becomes first Indian woman to swear in with Gita in US
Menka Soni created history by becoming the first Indian woman in the United States to take oath with the Bhagavad Gita, after being elected to the Redmond City Council. She shared that her upbringing and faith have always been important to her, and holding the Gita was a way to honour those values.
Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson to keep Shon Barnes as police chief
Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson will keep Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes.
Seattle Police Respond to Hate Crime, Armed Robbery, and Domestic Disturbance in Recent Incidents
On December 9, 2025, Seattle police responded to multiple incidents in the city. Shortly after midnight, two people were subjected to a slur and spit on by a suspect as they left an Uber. The suspect was arrested for a hate crime and later assaulted an officer during transport to King County Jail. Police made bias...
WATCH: Two drivers stranded in floodwaters rescued by helicopter in Fall City
Rescue crews used a helicopter to save two drivers who were caught in rushing floodwaters Wednesday night in Fall City.
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.
