Natalie Swaby

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WSDOT pauses plan to remove long-standing memorial signs

WSDOT issued a statement expressing empathy for families who received a notice about the removal of memorial signs. The agency says it's pausing to reevaluate. TACOMA, Wash. — The Washington State...

King County faces $150 million budget deficit, seeks solutions to avoid major service cuts

The budget crisis is affecting law enforcement and raising concerns among local business owners. SEATTLE — King County officials are grappling with a looming $150 million budget deficit for 2026-2027, raising...

Family members seek answers in four-year-old Tukwila missing person case

Detectives hope to generate fresh leads by sharing details of the mysterious disappearance. TUKWILA, Wash. — Tukwila police want to find Christian Hammond, a man who has been missing for more...

Man found guilty of murder in shooting death of Seattle community activist Elijah Lewis

Elijah Lewis was shot and killed by Patrick Cooney after an altercation on a Seattle street. Cooney claims he shot in self defense. SEATTLE — A jury found Patrick Cooney guilty...

Case of man missing since 2021 has taken several unexpected turns

Tukwila police say their search continues for Chris Hammond, a 35-year-old man who was last seen in March of 2021. TUKWILA, Wash. — Tukwila police say their search continues for Chris...

Teen suspects face charges after Bellevue robbery leaves elderly woman with broken back

The suspects, an 18-year-old and a 15-year-old, are accused in a series of crimes including robbery and identity theft. SEATTLE — Two teenagers have been taken into custody following a robbery...

Seattle council approves limited use of blast balls, tear gas for crowd control

The Seattle City Council voted 6-3 on Tuesday to allow police to use less-lethal weapons for crowd control, including blast balls and tear gas. SEATTLE — The Seattle City Council voted...

Witnesses describe what led up to deadly head-on crash near Wenatchee

Four people, including two teenagers, died and seven others were hurt in a devastating crash involving a charter bus and two cars on Highway 28. WENATCHEE, Wash. — Four people, including...

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