Seattle WA

The operator of a predatory “boiler room” network that squeezed millions of dollars out of families already on the brink of foreclosure was sentenced today to ten years in federal prison. Mohammed Zafaranchi, 43, of California, known to his associates and victims as “Mike,” was taken into custody...

In a significant move to combat human trafficking and sexual exploitation, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) has intensified its efforts across the city, particularly targeting areas like the Aurora Avenue North corridor, strip clubs, and hotels. This week, SPD Chief Shon Barnes declared Club Dollhouse, a strip...

A Seattle man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a bus driver who refused him entry after recognizing him for prior “disturbances” on buses, police said. The Seattle Police Department said officers responded to reports of a transit driver being assaulted near 3rd Avenue and Stewart Street at around 10:50 p.m....

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — Gov. Bob Ferguson and other local leaders took questions in Whatcom County Wednesday afternoon about the flooding impacts and recovery efforts across western Washington. “This natural disaster is extremely significant,” said Ferguson, “The impact on our infrastructure is profound.”. Three...

WASHINGTON & OREGON — Another strong wave of Pacific moisture is set to move into the Pacific Northwest tonight and continue through Thursday, bringing heavy rainfall, already-saturated soils, and a significantly elevated threat of landslides across large portions of Western Washington and western Oregon. Officials...

Seattle’s new police contract has sparked renewed debate over the city’s approach to public safety, accountability, and budget priorities. While the City Council approved the agreement in a 6 to 3 vote, Councilmember Rob Saka, vice chair of the Public Safety Committee, opposed the deal, pointing to what he called...

A disturbance at a restaurant on NE 69 Ct. in Redmond, Washington, on Sunday prompted a police response after a man allegedly shoved staff, yelled, and tried to enter a private area of the business. The situation continued outside when the suspect was reported to have banged on the restaurant’s windows, as reported...

(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council unanimously adopted its Comprehensive Plan on Tuesday, outlining the city’s growth and development goals through 2044, with Phase 2 scheduled to begin in 2026. A city’s comprehensive plan serves as a long-term road map for how the city will grow over the next 20 years...

Evergreen High School in Seattle's White Center neighborhood was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after reports of a person with a weapon on campus. Deputies detained three students and recovered two guns; two of them went to juvenile detention. No injuries were reported, authorities said. Evergreen High School...

A man was found drowned in his car due to heavy flooding near Seattle. This is the first recorded drowning from the recent west-side floods.