Renton police sound alarm over rising juvenile crime rate

(The Center Square) – Juvenile crime continues to be a challenge in Renton Renton Deputy Police Chief Ryan Rutledge presented an update on the city’s juvenile crime trend to the Public Safety Committee on Monday. Rutledge said
Backlash continues over Thurston County hiring/resignation of former Tacoma cop

(The Center Square) – Fallout continues from last week’s controversial hiring and sudden resignation of a Thurston County Sheriff’s deputy. Sheriff Derek Sanders will host a public meeting this week, inviting people to “air their grievances” about
Western Washington Republican lawmaker running for secretary of state

(The Center Square) – State Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, announced on Monday that he is running to be Washington’s next secretary of state. “The Secretary of State is the second most important elected position in Washington, and
Seattle’s 2024 cruise season projects fewer sailings; still more than pre-2020

(The Center Square) – Seattle’s 2024 cruise season launched this past weekend, with Port of Seattle officials anticipating slightly fewer sailings than last year. Port officials project the 2024 season – which runs from April 6 to
Climate ‘experts’ now say jeans are bad for the environment: report
NEW: Trump to headline Turning Point Action summer convention
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FAA investigating after engine cover of Southwest Airlines flight detaches during takeoff

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a Southwest Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing Sunday morning after the engine cover detached during takeoff, striking the wing flap. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft was scheduled to fly
Suspect arrested in arson at Senator Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office

According to the Department of Justice, a suspect was arrested on Sunday in connection with a fire at Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office and is being investigated as arson. Per NBC News, Shant Soghomonian, 35, also known
South Carolina defeats Iowa, wins women’s NCAA championship to complete perfect season

The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes in an 87-75 win in the women’s NCAA tournament title game, winning their third national title in seven tournaments, and second in three seasons (per ESPN.) South Carolina also