‘Dirt-Baggish’ Squatter Rents Out Home That Isn’t His: Police

A Washington state man broke into a home and swindled five people out of thousands of dollars in a rent-and-renovate scheme, police said.

Woman Missing After Fall Over Cedar Ponds Lake Waterfall

The woman was reported missing around 6 p.m. Thursday night.

Nosy Pierce County Deputy Sniffs Out Huge Marijuana Farm

A nosy Pierce County deputy used his sense of smell to find the illegal growing operation.

Hart Family Tragedy: Evidence Of Neglect, 911 Calls Come To Light

Were Jennifer and Sarah Hart mistreating their 6 adopted kids? According to their Woodland neighbors, yes.

2 Victims In SR 516 Wrong-Way Crash Identified

The crash along SR 516 in Kent late Monday night left two dead and left six others injured.

2 Dead, 6 Injured In Wrong-Way Crash

A serious wreck closed down SR 516 for more than five hours.

Tacoma Girl Scout Cookie Robber Left Victims In Tears: Charges

"Why are you doing this to a Girl Scout?" the victim asked the alleged robber as he tried to take the hard-earned cookie money.

Suspect In Roadside Killing Of Good Samaritan Arrested

Katie Phillips, 34, was coming home from her shift at the Washington State Ferries terminal when she stopped to help a stranded motorist.

Authorities Seize Sloths, Other Non-Native Exotic Animals In WA

Police say an anonymous tip led them to the house where the animals were.

Wash. Family's Crash Off Cliff May Have Been Intentional: Police

Jennifer and Sarah Hart and their six adopted children died last week after their SUV plunged off a cliff along the Pacific Coast Highway.

I-90 Closed Due To Spinouts, Crashes

The WSDOT says a portion of I-90 will be closed Monday morning.

High School Athletic Trainer Arrested For Sexually Abusing Minor

Hockinson High School head athletic trainer Jason Meharry was arrested Thursday and charged with sexual misconduct of a Hockinson student.

5 Members Of Wash. Family Killed When Car Plunges Off Cliff

The crash happened in Mendocino County, Calif., on Thursday afternoon.

Edmonds Man Seriously Injured In Car V. Pedestrian Crash

Police are investigating the early Thursday morning wreck.

2 Teenage Girls Killed In Burien Shooting

Police reported the double homicide Wednesday night.

'Infectious Complications' Of Elder Abuse Killed Everett Woman

Irene M. Strandt, 81, died in December after being found injured on the floor of her grimy Mill Creek-area home.

Everett Man Sent Explosives, 'Rambling' Notes To Government: FBI

The man arrested for sending explosive devices to the White House and military bases left a breadcrumb trail for investigators.

I-405 Crash Leads To Search For Motorcyclist

Police suspected that a motorcyclist had been ejected into the Sammamish River Sunday night, but he checked in later at a local hospital.

Katie Phillips Died Helping A Stranger, Now Her Family Needs Help

Katie Phillips, 34, pulled over to help a stranded driver. She died when a hit-and-run driver collided with her.

'Lord Of The Rings Fan' Wants Stolen 'Witch King' Sculpture Back

In the still of night, someone snuck onto his property and stole a custom-made "Lord Of The Rings" fire pit ornament.

Police Unlawfully Delivered Man To ICE, Lawsuit Claims

Wilson Rodriguez called Tukwila police when he spotted a trespasser near his home, but it was Rodriguez who ended up in handcuffs.

'Gingerbread' Treehouse Full Of Child Porn Found In WA Forest

Investigators found "dozens of photos of juvenile females" screwed to the walls of the treehouse 50 miles east of Seattle.

Deputy Shoots, Kills Man Near Elk Plain

The man allegedly had a knife and was trying to enter people's vehicles.

Amber Alert: 1-Year-Old Kidnapped By Dad [Update]

The child was found safe several hours after the Amber Alert was issued.

Buckley Double-Murder Suspect Shot By Police In Tumwater

Two people believed to be the suspect's parents were murdered Wednesday night.

Student Arrested For Carrying Loaded Handgun

Police arrested a high school student who allegedly brought a loaded gun into school.

Family In Triple Murder-Suicide In Frederickson Identified

Investigators believe the 29-year-old father killed his wife and two children. An impending divorce may have motivated him.

Mother, 2 Children Dead In Murder-Suicide Involving JBLM Airman

A father confessed to killing his two children and their mother before committing suicide early Tuesday morning, according to police.

Middle School Student Arrested For Bringing Gun To School

The school was on lock down after a gun was found in a classroom.

WA Mom Fights Carjacker Stealing Truck With Toddler Inside: VIDEO

Police released a video of the dramatic incident, which took place Wednesday afternoon in Bremerton.

Multiple Crashes Closes I-90 In Both Directions

The highway is closed near Snoqualmie Pass Sunday night.

$5,000 Reward For Shooter Of Hero Dog Rex

Rex was shot three times last Wednesday while protecting his 16-year-old master during a home invasion in Des Moines.

2 Wash. Boys Arrested For Threatening Schools

A 12-year-old and a 15-year-old were arrested over the weekend for making separate threats against Puget Sound schools.

DNA Technology Gives Cold Case Murder Suspect A New Face

Sarah Yarborough, 16, was raped and murdered in 1991 on her way to Federal Way High School. Now police have a new image of the killer.

Threat Prompts Washington Schools To Cancel Classes

A threat of an attack against "BHS" was posted on Snapchat by a high school student.

Man With 'Improvised Explosive Device' Threatens Kitsap Navy Base

The man pulled up to a gate at Naval Base Kitsap and told guards he was wearing an IED, according to the base.

'Hero' Dog Shot Protecting Boy During Home Invasion

The dog's owners are urgently trying to raise money to save Rex, who was shot three times during the Wednesday home invasion.

2 State Patrol Vehicles Struck In Hit And Run

Police said a woman's family turned her in after she fled the scene.

Gun Battle In Eatonville: Drive-by Suspect Killed

The target of the shooting returned fire, killing one of the drive-by shooters, according to the Pierce County Sheriff.

Hidden Torture: Homeschool Laws Can Shield Abusive Parents

Some homeschool laws can make it easy for parents to abuse and even torture children. There are 10 such cases in Washington.