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February 20, 2022

Seattle Police Department struggling to hire new officers amid surging crime

Violent crime reached a 14-year high in Seattle last year as the city's police department deals with a staffing shortage that is straining its ability to protect the community.

February 17, 2022

Estimated 73% of US immune to omicron: Is it enough?

The omicron wave that assaulted the United States this winter also bolstered its defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less — if any — dramatic disruption to society.

February 17, 2022

Jason Rantz describes ‘surreal’ scenes of homeless people smoking meth on Seattle city buses

Radio host Jason Rantz said on Thursday that it is “surreal” to see homeless people smoking meth on Seattle’s public transit.

February 16, 2022

Seattle mayor calls for more police with violent crime highest in 14 years: 'Status quo is unacceptable'

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell promised in his first state of the city address Tuesday to tackle soaring crime by bringing more officers to the force in a city notorious for its anti-police sentiment.

February 10, 2022

Seattle business owner flees city due to high crime, homeless: ‘I can’t wait anymore’

Seattle business owner Debe Franz joins 'Fox & Friends' to vocalize her decision to move her olive oil shop out of the Emerald City.

February 8, 2022

Seattle man caught on camera attacking woman with bat as police staffing crisis mounts

As violent crime continues spiking in Seattle, Washington, surveillance video shows a reportedly homeless man attacking a woman with a bat.

February 8, 2022

Washington grocery store shooting suspect arrested without incident: police

A Washington man is in custody as he is suspected of shooting and killing one person and injuring another at a grocery store in Richland on Monday, police said.

February 1, 2022

Washington public defenders push for ending jail bookings for sex offenders, burglars, citing omicron risks

Public defenders in King County, Washington, are pushing the prosecutor’s office to reduce jail bookings for suspects accused of non-violent crimes, arguing that they face a heightened risk of catching the coronavirus amid the spread of the omicron variant.

January 31, 2022

Seattle officials planned to cede police station to BLM group, report says

In the summer of 2020, as Seattle was beset by police protests, city officials seriously considered transferring the police department’s East Precinct building to the local chapter of Black Lives Matter, according to a Sunday report.

January 27, 2022

Accused repeat Seattle shoplifter released without bail: report

A Seattle judge released accused shoplifter John Ray Lomack on his own recognizance for the second time Wednesday despite his extensive criminal history, including at least 18 felony and misdemeanor convictions since 1985, according to a report.