Portland police officer negotiates a peaceful end to standoff: Cigarettes, but no beer chaser

6 February 2012, 5:53 pm

When the woman refused to leave her second floor room, Officer Tom Brennan tried reason: "What's it going to take to get you out so we can get on with our Superbowl Sunday?"... Read More »

Prosecutors file voyeurism charge in Tukwila LA Fitness case against Renton man

6 February 2012, 12:23 pm

King County prosecutors charged a 48-year-old Renton man Feb. 2 with voyeurism after he allegedly took photographs inside of the women's locker room at the Tukwila LA Fitness, 350 Baker Blvd.... Read More »

Super Bowl Sunday brings extra DUI patrols

5 February 2012, 1:09 am

Extra DUI patrols will be on the roads in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties come Super Bowl Sunday, according to local law enforcement agencies. Historically, Super Bowl Sunday is a dangerous time, due to the large numbers of people who drink and drive after the big game.... Read More »

Three longtime Kent Police officers to retire; 97 years of experience

3 February 2012, 4:53 pm

When Kent Police officers Brian Jones, Mike Painter and Wayne Himple each hang up their blue uniforms for the final time over the next month, they will take away 97 years of experience from the department.... Read More »

Extra DUI patrols to cover King County on Super Bowl Sunday

3 February 2012, 11:08 am

Extra law enforcement will be on the roads looking for impaired drivers in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties on Super Bowl Sunday.... Read More »

Runaway teen causes trouble for Tacoma officer

2 February 2012, 12:17 am

For a 14-year-old, the girl’s list of run-ins with police and prosecutors was impressive.... Read More »

Around the Northwest

1 February 2012, 9:19 pm

Stan Chapin, 61, a King County sheriff's deputy who for the past 12 years was part of the police force in Sammamish, died at his home Monday.... Read More »

Pedestrian killed by motorcycle on Kent's West Hill identified | Update

1 February 2012, 10:53 am

A 68-year-old man was killed in Kent after being struck by a motorcycle while trying to walk across Pacific Highway South at about 8:43 p.m. Tuesday.... Read More »

Next King County sheriff? Rahr, exiting early, votes for Strachan

25 January 2012, 9:10 pm

King County Sheriff Sue Rahr plans to leave office early, and is hoping to give an advantage to her chief deputy in the next election.... Read More »

Gang member from Auburn convicted of burglary; also charged in Kent jail assault

25 January 2012, 11:12 am

A King County Superior Court jury convicted a 20-year-old Auburn man and his sister Tuesday for first-degree burglary in connection with an Auburn case.... Read More »