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Redmond Police Department suspends use of Flock license plate readers

The move follows 'community concern' about the system and a Nov. 3 recommendation from the Redmond City Council. REDMOND, Wash. — The Redmond Police Department suspended the use of their Flock...

Ibsen leads Hines as initial results drop for Tacoma mayor’s race

Initial results showed Ibsen leading with 53.94% of the vote to Hines' 46.06%. TACOMA, Wash. — Josh Hines and Anders Ibsen are hoping to win Tacoma voters over to become the...

Harrell holds slight lead over Wilson as first results drop

Initial results put Harrell at 53.59% to Wilson's 46.41%. Harrell is hoping to pick up voters after trailing Wilson by almost 10% in the August primary. SEATTLE — Incumbent Seattle Mayor...

Washington joins 21 states in suing U.S. Department of Education over PSLF restrictions

The U.S. Department of Education finalized the new rule Oct. 31, granting itself authority to disqualify entire agencies or organizations from PSLF eligibility. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown...

Man arrested in suspected drive-by shooting in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood

The shooting happened around 1:37 a.m. A nearby Tesla caught the man firing a gun, SPD said. SEATTLE — The Seattle Police Department (SPD) arrested a 21-year-old man early Sunday...

State officials warn new USPS policies may lead to uncounted ballots

Officials recommend using other methods to return completed ballots as USPS may not postmark it in time. SEATTLE — State election officials are urging voters to avoid mailing their ballots...

WA governor to move $2.2M per week for food bank support amid SNAP funding expiration

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday the move is meant to provide additional support to the state's food banks which are preparing for a large increase in demand. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Gov....

Former JBLM U.S. Army sergeant sentenced for providing national security materials to China

Joseph Schmidt, 31, pleaded guilty in June 2025 to the federal charges and was sentenced to four years in prison. SEATTLE — A former U.S. Army sergeant who served at Joint...

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