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Prosecutors seek $3M bail for suspect in Ballard police shooting

62-year-old Kansas man accused of firing at officers faces assault charges with firearm enhancements

Seattle Settles $29M with Family of Student Killed by Speeding Cop

City reaches settlement with family of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old graduate student struck and killed by a police SUV driving 74 mph in a 25 mph zone.

Tacoma Man Arrested After High-Speed Crash on I-5

Driver hit 102 mph, fought with troopers before being booked into jail

I-90 Blocked After Two-Vehicle Crash Near Easton

Right lane now reopened after collision scattered debris and caused backup

Ellensburg Man Jailed After Allegedly Spitting On Two Police Officers

Trey Davila accused of assaulting officers during arrest at motel

Activist Confronts Federal Agent in Orchards, Warned of Felony Stalking Charges

Local activist Fia Marie detained by deputies after confronting ICE agent in her neighborhood

Seattle to Pay $29M to Family of Woman Killed by Police SUV

The city settled a wrongful-death lawsuit after the officer struck and killed Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old graduate student, while responding to a call.

I-90 Blocked After Two-Vehicle Crash Near Easton

Right lane now reopened after debris scattered across the highway

Seattle Settles $29M in Jaahnavi Kandula Police Crash Case

The settlement aims to provide closure, but concerns over police accountability remain.

Seattle Reaches $29M Settlement with Family of Indian Grad Student Killed by Police

The city agreed to the payout after the 23-year-old was struck and killed by a speeding officer in 2023.

Seattle reaches $29M settlement with family of grad student from India struck and killed by officer

The city hopes the settlement brings some closure to the Kandula family after the tragic death of Jaahnavi Kandula.

Canadian Authorities Identify Gunperson in Tumbler Ridge Incident

Police confirm identity of suspect after tip from city council member and postal worker.

Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing Bridgeport Teen

Erik Luna, 18, was last seen by his family on February 6 in the Brewster/Bridgeport area.