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Washington January 22

Washington Dem pushes bill to bar recent ICE hires from future police jobs, slamming Trump's 'occupying force'

A Washington state Democrat introduced the ICE Out Act of 2026, which would block state law enforcement from hiring recently sworn-in ICE officers.

Camping-Hiking January 21

2 hikers in Olympic National Forest killed after tree falls on popular trail

Two hikers tragically killed when dead tree fell on popular Lena Lake trail in Olympic National Forest. Third hiker survived the deadly incident.

Media January 20

Washington city pursues polyamory protections in proposed civil rights ordinance

Olympia, Washington considers groundbreaking ordinance to protect polyamorous relationships from housing and workplace discrimination in the city.

Crime January 20

US Marshals nab fugitive hiding under child's bed: officials

Fugitive found hiding under child's bed during dramatic U.S. Marshals arrest operation in Spokane. Authorities said suspect was wanted on firearm charges.

US Fires January 18

Dozens of dogs killed in fire at home of ‘breeder’ in Washington state, firefighters rescue 3 from flames

Fire officials in Washington state are investigating a deadly blaze that killed about 40 dogs at the home of a man who claimed to be dog breeder.

Campus Radicals January 14

University researcher accused of calling for assassination of conservative voices in social media post

University of Washington is investigating a researcher who allegedly posted comments calling for the assassination of conservative voices, sparking controversy.

Blue City Crime January 12

Seattle order to stop drug arrests ‘creating havoc’ for people fending off addicts surviving on theft: expert

Seattle's new drug enforcement approach sparks debate as police and advocates warn of rising crime and open-air drug markets returning to streets.

Washington January 11

Deadly avalanche claims 2 snowmobilers in Washington state backcountry, 2 rescued

Two snowmobilers were killed in an avalanche near Longs Pass in Washington's Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Two survivors were rescued after a distress call.

Bryan Kohberger January 9

Idaho murder victims’ families file wrongful death lawsuit against Washington State University

Civil lawsuit claims Idaho murders were "foreseeable and preventable" as families seek damages from Washington State University over Kohberger case.

Seattle January 6

Seattle leaders slammed for police order to stop prosecuting drug users

Seattle's new mayor faces growing backlash over drug enforcement approach as internal police email reveals most possession cases diverted from prosecution.

Seattle January 5

Seattle police union condemns new socialist mayor's drug enforcement approach as 'suicidal empathy'

Seattle Police Officers Guild President Mike Solan said on Sunday that the city's LEAD program represents "suicidal empathy" and will increase death and decay on streets.