Crime

WA AG sues Adams County for cooperating with immigration enforcement beyond what state laws allow

Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown sued Adams County and the Adams County Sheriff's Office on Monday, accusing them of violating a state law that limits local involvement in federal immigration enforcement.

Politics

Seattle Mayor Harrell was arrested in 1996 for pulling gun during parking lot confrontation

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested in 1996 for brandishing a pistol during a late-night confrontation at a casino in Iowa, according to documents from the time. This is the first time Seattle media have reported on the incident – and brought to light a two-year period of Harrell’s life that he doesn’t discuss publicly.

29-year-old dad believed to be among immigrants sent to Guantanamo Bay

A Venezuelan family in Washington state is speaking out after learning a family member has likely been sent to an immigration detention facility in Guantanamo Bay.

Law & Courts

Former Seattle US Attorney sees ‘painful’ parallels between his firing and current moves by Trump

Seattle U.S. Attorney John McKay and eight colleagues were fired in 2006 by the George W. Bush administration for what appeared to be political reasons. Now, McKay says the same thing may be happening with President Trump removing prosecutors who don’t go along with his wishes.

Environment

Washington legislators look to crack down on environmental crime

A bill before the Washington state Senate would make intentional water pollution, air pollution, and spilling of hazardous waste felonies.

Crime

Ex-Auburn cop gets nearly 17 years in prison for 2019 murder of Jessey Sarey

A former Seattle-area cop found guilty of murder was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison on Thursday. Jeffrey Nelson, 46, was convicted in June of second-degree murder and first-degree assault in the 2019 killing of 26-year-old Jesse Sarey.

Crime

Doctor who sexually abused dozens of patients at Joint Base Lewis-McChord sentenced to 14 years

An Army doctor who recently pleaded guilty to sexually abusing patients will serve nearly 14 years in prison.

Government

Mayor Harrell promises more police accountability, balanced approach to Seattle growth

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell this week defended his record on housing, balancing the budget, and public safety, and promised that 2025 will bring more accountability to the Seattle Police and more business downtown.