Violence

Violent crime is on the decline in Washington state and nationwide

Preliminary data suggest that rates for violent and property crimes in Washington state fell in 2025, continuing the decline that began two years ago. That was the big takeaway in a briefing for state lawmakers Thursday.

Violent crime drops in Washington as drug offenses skyrocket, latest statistics show

Violent crime in Washington dropped significantly last year but remains well above pre-pandemic levels. And Washington remains dead last in police staffing per capita compared to other states.

9 injured, 2 dead following spate of violence on Seattle-Tacoma area's warmest day

Two people are dead and nine others injured after a spate of violence in the Seattle area on Wednesday, as temperatures climbed into the 80s for the first time this year.

King County Metro drivers mourn Shawn Yim, decry violence

King County Metro driver Shawn Yim was remembered as a beloved husband, uncle, and servant to the city. Yim was known by his fellow bus drivers for going above and beyond for his passengers, especially children and the elderly.

Suspect at large after unprovoked stabbing in Seattle's Little Saigon

A 22-year-old man was stabbed Sunday night in an unprovoked attack in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District neighborhood, police say. The stabbing occurred within a block of a corner deemed so dangerous that county buses no longer stop there.

Unlike chimps, bonobos offer hope that maybe we can all get along

Chimps are notorious for hostility toward chimps from another group. Is that part of the human makeup as well? A new study of bonobos, our other closest relative, offers a more cooperative vision.

Tensions run high at UW pro-Palestine rally

The University of Washington’s Red Square echoed with hundreds of activists Thursday, chanting, “Free, free, Palestine, within our lifetime.” People climbed the railings of the Suzzallo Library and waved the Palestinian flag. Many held signs reading “Free Palestine.”

Seattle passes grim milestone with record high homicides