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A Small Washington Town Has Suddenly Become The State’s Second Ranked Murder Capital!
Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Washington State, Evergreen was once a postcard-perfect town. With a population of just under 5,000, it boasted a charming Main Street, a vibrant community center, and friendly residents who knew their neighbors. Crime was virtually nonexistent, and safety was a given. But that idyllic image has been shattered. In the past six months, Evergreen has witnessed a horrifying surge in violent crime, rocketing it to the dubious distinction of the state’s second-ranked murder capital.
Man drowns in Seabeck while crabbing from kayak
SEABECK -- A 50-year-old man drowned Monday afternoon in Hood Canal while crabbing from a kayak after he became entangled in a rope attached to a crab pot, according to the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred at 5:34 p.m., approximately 500 feet from shore off Bug Alley Place...
14-year-old fatally shot while riding scooter in south Seattle identified
SEATTLE — A 14-year-old boy who was fatally shot while riding a scooter in south Seattle last week has been identified. According to the Seattle Police Department, the teenager was shot around 8:20 p.m. on June 27 in the 7400 block of Rockery Drive South, which is in the city’s NewHolly neighborhood.
Armed man arrested after driving from California, holding hostages at Seattle hair salon
SEATTLE — An armed 44-year-old man was arrested Saturday after allegedly driving to Seattle from California to confront his ex-girlfriend and taking people hostage inside a hair salon. The incident occurred at 10:49 a.m. Saturday on the 8400 block of Rainier Avenue South, according to Seattle police. Officers found...
Chelan County Rape Charges Dropped Against Former Seattle Teacher
A 53-year-old former King County middle school teacher is cleared of wrongdoing in Chelan County after prosecutors dropped charges against him in a rape and assault case. Darren D. Hunter was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at his home in Chelan during a drug deal in July of last year.
An historic verdict for police accountability
Six years ago, Washington voters put a new law on the books that makes it easier to charge law enforcement officers with murder. Last week, Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson was the first person convicted under the law, making history in Washington's work towards police accountability. KUOW investigative reporter Ashley Hiruko breaks down the trial and tells us what the ruling means for police accountability in WA. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow
Firework use illegal in southwest Snohomish County
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department on behalf of the City of Lynnwood, is wishing everyone a happy, fun and safe Fourth of July by reminding everyone that it is illegal to discharge fireworks in southwest Snohomish County. Law enforcement including, Lynnwood Police Department will enforce the fireworks ban. Dispatchers receive...
Community-Driven Solutions to Gun Violence: Eleuthera Lisch Discusses Regional Efforts on The Day With Trae
Recently on The Day With Trae, Eleuthera Lisch visited host Trae Holiday to discuss the Regional Gun Violence Community Resource Guide. Lisch is the Director of the Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention at Seattle & King County Public Health. She shared insights from her extensive work in gun violence prevention and emphasized the importance of community-driven solutions.
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