Jurors’ Googling prompts mistrial in King County murder case
“I see no other alternative than a mistrial,” the judge added. “They know damn well they were only supposed to consider what was (presented) in this courtroom, and they didn’t.”
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Ferguson pushes back after Bondi designates WA a ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is pushing back against U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, who last week identified the state as a “sanctuary” jurisdiction that impedes federal immigration enforcement.
18-year-old woman nearly crashes into Kitsap County sergeant head-on, authorities say
An 18-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday night after nearly crashing head-on into a Kitsap County sheriff’s sergeant, authorities said in a Facebook post.
Man tied to Aryan prison gangs gets 14 years for federal drug crimes
A man tied to Aryan prison gangs has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison on drug charges.
Police release body-camera audio of case with similarities to University of Idaho murders
Police have released body-camera audio from a home invasion that occurred a year before Bryan Kohberger was charged with murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022.
Bat found in Skagit County child’s bedroom tests positive for rabies
This is the first rabid bat reported in Skagit County this year and the fourth statewide. It is the first in Skagit County since 2023.
Estonian nationals sentenced in Seattle for cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme
Two Estonian nationals have been sentenced to time served in connection with a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of thousands of victims worldwide, including in the United States.
Public defender caseload limits may cost Thurston County millions
Thurston County may need to spend millions of dollars due to new public defender caseload limits.
Tacoma City Council to consider ‘Worker’s Bill of Rights’
Tacoma’s City Council will hold a special meeting Friday morning to decide whether to adopt or send to voters a proposed “Worker’s Bill of Rights.”
ICE office vandalized in Yakima
A federal building that houses a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Yakima was damaged in a suspected arson attack over the weekend.
Tacoma police issue warning about scam calls
Howard Schultz encourages Starbucks workers to support new leadership’s plan
Washington health department launches ‘Naloxone Finder’
Ahead of next week’s primary election, voter turnout is low in King County
Aurora Avenue motel declared a ‘chronic nuisance property’
King County pauses juvenile felony diversion program for evaluation
VIDEO: Everett police save man from burning electric car
Search for Travis Decker being scaled back
Virgin Atlantic flight to Seattle turns around mid-air after erratic speed changes
2013 fatal police shooting referred to Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office for new investigation
Pierce County deputies arrest man for making false 911 call about school shooting
Texas flooding prompts King County leaders to take action
Washington’s population continues to grow, but more slowly than in years past
SB SR 529 reopened at the Snohomish River Bridge after malfunction
‘Disappointing’: Washington revenue forecast shows $720 million shortfall
‘Disappointing’: Washington revenue forecast shows $720 million shortfall
Motorcyclist killed in high-speed crash; Pierce County deputies recover large amount of drugs
VIDEO: 2 teens accused of shooting fireworks at car in Kitsap County
Repeat sex offender sentenced for having images of child sexual abuse
Tacoma DUI stop leads police to MAC-11 submachine gun
