Staff sickout over staffing issues in Tacoma Elementary triggers district investigation
This week, a flyer addressed to families of Jennie Reed Elementary expressed concerns over recent announcements of staff cuts at the school.
Convicted Felon Is Accused of Impersonating a Police Officer After Arriving at Various Emergency...
"He looks relatively legitimate. As a lay person, you’re not going to figure it out," one former sheriff said
Seattle records homicide-free month amid national conversations on crime and policing
SEATTLE — A remarkable development for Seattle: the city has gone over an entire month without a reported homicide. The milestone comes as a welcome change amid broader national conversations around crime, policing, and community investment. And it's a significant achievement for a city of over 750,000 people. The...
1 injured after stabbing in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash. — One woman was injured in a stabbing Sunday at the Ash Way Park and Ride in Lynnwood. The suspect has not been located. The stabbing occurred around 3:10 p.m. in a wooded area near the park and ride, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.
2 people were taken to the hospital after I-5 brush fire threatened homes in...
A 3-alarm brush fire on the shoulder of I-5 in South Beacon Hill created heavy smoke and flames that spread to nearby homes.
Man found guilty of repeatedly molesting a juvenile passenger on airplane while in flight
SEATTLE (WKRC) - A man was convicted of molesting a minor on a multi-hour plane ride despite her repeated attempts to force him to stop. According to a criminal complaint obtained by People, 28-year-old Trayton Ballot was on an Alaska Airlines flight from Anchorage, Alaska to Seattle, Washington on Jan. 15, 2025,...
Pierce County deputies deploy K9 units at apartment complex Saturday
PUYALLUP, Wash. - Two police dogs were deployed in a move that Pierce County deputies say doesn't happen often. However, multiple calls about a man with a gun near a daycare called for increased resources, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. The incident happened at the Aspen Creek Apartments...
Seattle’s daylight dropping drastically in Sept., Oct. — The Big Dark is coming
With the last 7 p.m. sunset happening on Sept. 25 for Seattle and western Washington, one thing is clear — the Big Dark is coming. Wednesday marked the first 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. sunsets won’t return until March 5, 2026. The last 6 p.m. sunset is a month...
Burien man injured in deadly double stabbing arrested for murders; bond set at $10...
KING COUNTY, Wa — A 29-year-old man has been arrested and booked by the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) in connection with the double murder at a Burien apartment complex earlier this week. On Monday night, the KCSO said two women were killed in a stabbing, while a third...
Hundreds packs meals for local food banks in honor of 9/11
SEATTLE — 9/11 is a date that will always have the stain of heartbreak across the nation, and this year, hundreds of people came together at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall to make a remembrance about helping others. “One of the things we want to do on 9/11 is kind...