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Puyallup Bar Closes for St. Patrick's Day Amid DUI Concerns

Owner cites high DUI rates in the city and a responsibility to keep patrons and community safe.

Grenade Found Inside Richland Home Prompts Bomb Squad Response

The device was discovered by a resident while cleaning out a relative's home.

Driver Rescued After Car Dangles Over 20-Foot Drop in Tacoma

Tacoma first responders coordinate to pull driver from perilous situation

Blaine Police searching for missing teen last seen in Bellingham

17-year-old Destany Gray-Haugness was last seen on February 25

Pickup truck crashes into guardrail on 72nd Avenue

Driver suspected of DUI after vehicle gets stuck on Jersey barrier

FBI Adds 3 to Most Wanted List After 7 Caught by Trump Admin

New fugitives added include alleged kidnappers, murderers, and cyber criminals

Fleeing Driver Crashes Into Washington State Trooper on Vancouver Freeway

At least 2 injured after driver tried to escape 'high-risk' traffic stop

Seattle Police Department Faces Lawsuit Over Harassment Allegations

Attorney Sumeer Singla alleges public records violations and mishandling of complaints from female officers

Washington State Patrol to Increase Patrols Near WSU for Spring Break

Troopers will focus on speeding, impaired driving, and distracted driving violations during the university's travel period.

County Pays $7.5 Million to Widow of VPD Officer Killed in Mistaken Identity Shooting

Clark County settles negligence lawsuit with family of officer shot by sheriff's deputy during confrontation with robbery suspect.

Vancouver Police Deadly Force Investigation Passes 60-Day Mark

The Washington State Office of Independent Investigations continues probe into December 2025 incident.

19-Year-Old Arrested After Motorcycle Chase Near Colfax

Suspect tried to flee from police but was detained by a citizen before deputies arrived

Majority of Renton jurors find officer's actions not criminal in 2020 fatal shooting

Inquest jury concludes police shooting of 22-year-old River Hudson was not unlawful

Missing Nevada Man Found Safe in Port Angeles

Sage Hunter Greigo-Long located by deputies after his abandoned vehicle was discovered east of the city

Motorcycle Pursuit Ends in Arrest Near Spangle

19-year-old Logan McIntosh faces charges after fleeing from police and being detained by a citizen

Water Truck Rollover Leads to Charges for Driver in Renton

The truck overturned at a busy intersection, closing the road for over 2 hours.

High-Speed Chase on I-5 Ends in Rollover Crash

Two injured after car reaches over 100 mph, hits barrier and flips in Southwest Washington

3 Hospitalized After Crash on Aurora Avenue in Seattle

Police investigating high-speed collision that sent 3 to the hospital

Sequim Man Arrested After Hit-and-Run, 6-Mile Police Pursuit

Suspect led police on a high-speed chase before being apprehended in a farm field

Grenade, Bank Fraud, and Robbery Incidents Reported in Anacortes

Anacortes Police dealt with a hand grenade at a home for sale, a robbery at a diner, and a bank fraud case this past week.