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Washington 22 hours ago

Judge orders release of migrant trans woman held in male section of ICE facility

A Mexican trans migrant seeking asylum in the U.S. after allegedly being abducted and raped by cartel members has been ordered released from an all-male ICE detention facility.

Crime 1 day ago

Video of suspected 'honor killing' plot resurfaces as parents stand trial for attempted murder

A father allegedly choked his teenage daughter unconscious at a bus stop after she ran away, with witnesses reporting the girl's eyes rolled back during a possible honor killing attempt.

Opinion 6 days ago

BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: How state law could force priests to choose between jail or excommunication

Washington state's legislation requiring priests to report child abuse disclosed in confession faces opposition from bishops and the Justice Department as a threat to religious liberty.

Manhunt 6 days ago

Manhunt for suspected Washington killer dad goes cold in Idaho after false alarm sighting

The search for Travis Decker, accused of killing his three daughters, continues after a false sighting in Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest, with U.S. Marshals offering a $20,000 reward.

Seattle July 9

Blue city resident vows to keep pro-Trump political displays on home despite second shooting attack

Seattle woman refuses to remove pro-Trump displays after her Ballard home was struck by bullets in what she believes was a politically motivated attack.

Homicide July 9

Notorious 'Hillside Strangler' seeks freedom after decades behind bars despite expert warnings

Former FBI agent explains why Hillside Strangler Kenneth Bianchi, now known as Anthony D'Amato, faces significant obstacles to parole despite his recent hearing in Washington state.

True Crime July 7

Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger’s former friends dive into killer’s mindset about why he did it

Bryan Kohberger's childhood friends and WSU classmates share bewilderment about the quiet man who admitted to murdering four Idaho students in their off-campus house.

Manhunt July 7

Alleged killer dad possibly seen after tipster accurately described tattoos, as authorities ramp up search

Potential sighting of Travis Decker reported in Idaho as authorities use cadaver dogs in search for the military survivalist accused of murdering his three young daughters.

Crime July 1

Man arrested for deadly immigrant smuggling operation that killed Romanian family of four and his own brother

Timothy Oakes faces charges in fatal human smuggling attempt that killed a Romanian family and his brother when their boat capsized, Justice Department said.

Manhunt July 1

DNA evidence ties fugitive father to alleged murder of three daughters as manhunt leads run cold: police

Former Army member and trained survivalist Travis Decker remains at large one month after allegedly murdering his three young daughters during a court-mandated custody visit.

Washington June 25

Hiker disappears in wilderness after taking ‘shortcut’ that leads to voice from the woods

A lost hiker was rescued from Suquamish woods after a tribal member heard calls for help. Authorities found the man who had been stranded for five days after falling from a tree.

Manhunt June 24

Cadaver dog joins manhunt for fugitive dad accused of killing three daughters

Search for Travis Decker, military-trained survivalist wanted for the alleged murder of his three daughters, continues as authorities consider the possibility he may no longer be alive.

US June 20

Pastor's son dies in tragic fall on graduation trip, family vows to 'honor him by living life to the fullest'

An 18-year-old man died after falling off of a waterfall during a graduation trip in Washington state, according to the National Park Service.

Opinion June 20

‘No Kings’ rallies are a Trojan Horse for radical, violent Leftists

Nationwide "No Kings" rallies saw militants emerge to attack ICE facilities, assault journalists, and vandalize property, following a pattern similar to the 2020 protests.

Manhunt June 19

Military-trained dad accused of killing daughters believed to be alive, evading capture: police

Federal and state officials search for Travis Decker, wanted for murdering his three daughters found with plastic bags over their heads near a Washington campsite.

Manhunt June 18

New flyer shows suspected killer dad may have changed appearance in wilderness manhunt: police

Authorities release a new flyer showing Travis Decker, a veteran with wilderness survival skills wanted for allegedly murdering his three daughters in Washington.

US June 16

Fugitive dad Travis Decker heard in new audio before allegedly murdering 3 daughters

Travis Decker, the Washington father accused of killing his three daughters, pleaded with a family court judge in September 2024 not to reduce his visitation time.

Travel June 14

Passenger in custody after 'direct threat' to airplane shuts down Seattle Airport runways

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport faced a disruption as police investigated a runway incident, leading to a ground stop and delays while a suspect remains in custody.

Manhunt June 12

Alleged killer dad could make ‘one mistake’ that ends manhunt, sheriff says

Authorities intensify manhunt for Travis Decker, who is accused of killing his three daughters, as they warn one mistake will lead to his capture in the Washington wilderness.

US protests June 12

Chaos erupts as ICE protesters prompt state of emergency in Spokane, Washington

ICE protests in downtown Spokane escalate to state of emergency after demonstrators ignore curfew, with police deploying tear gas and making arrests for failure to disperse.

Homicide June 10

Father who allegedly killed his three daughters possibly spotted hiding in remote wilderness by hikers

Manhunt intensifies for Travis Decker, accused of suffocating his daughters, as search teams deploy K9s after helicopter spots lone hiker fleeing from sight

Homicide June 9

Feds take over manhunt for suspected killer dad as authorities reveal three daughters’ cause of death

Authorities confirm suffocation as cause of death for three young sisters while manhunt intensifies for father Travis Decker, described as "dangerous" and possibly armed.

Homicide June 7

National Guard deployed in manhunt for survivalist accused of killing his three young daughters

The Washington National Guard has been deployed in the manhunt for a survivalist father accused of killing his three young daughters.

FBI June 5

FBI thwarts teen's alleged 'serious' mall attack plot involving explosives, gunfire

The FBI and local authorities arrested a teen who allegedly planned a mass shooting with improvised explosives at a Washington state shopping mall.

Manhunt June 5

Washington sheriff shares new photo of suspected killer dad amid manhunt in daughters' triple murder

Manhunt for Travis Decker, a Washington outdoorsman charged with murder after his three daughters were found dead with bound wrists and plastic bags over their heads.

US June 5

Authorities release new doorbell camera video of suspect who allegedly kidnapped, murdered three daughters

Police release doorbell camera footage of Travis Decker with authorities noting the murder suspect possesses extensive wilderness survival capabilities.

Crime June 4

Illegal immigrant convicted in 100 mph DUI crash that killed Washington state trooper

Jurors delivered a guilty verdict against Raul Benitez-Santana, an illegal immigrant who killed Washington State Trooper Christopher Gadd while driving under the influence.

Washington June 4

Sheriff's department uncovers Nazi extremists' secret arsenal in quiet Washington suburb

Two white supremacists were arrested in a Washington state home where authorities discovered military-grade weaponry, Nazi paraphernalia and firearms staged throughout.

Washington June 4

Washington state father wanted for murder after 3 daughters found dead

A Washington state man is wanted on suspicion of murder after his three young daughters were reported missing before they were later found dead.

Oregon June 4

Federal judge orders ICE not to remove trans migrant seeking asylum from Washington detention facility

A federal judge in Oregon barred ICE from removing a transgender Mexican asylum seeker from a Washington detention center after legal challenges to her detention and removal.