Inslee announces plan for new juvenile rehabilitation facility

OLYMPIA—Washington state’s juvenile rehabilitation (JR) system has been noted in recent years for its innovative, trauma-informed education and therapeutic programming. But 2024 has brought significant challenges. The state’s JR population is increasing, including a 60% increase in young people at Green Hill School since 2023. The resulting overcrowding at certain facilities has created unsafe conditions […]

New FBI data shows Washington state surpassing national crime average

LACEY—Recently released 2023 FBI crime data shows, for the last five consecutive years when comparing Washington state to the national average, murders are 408% higher, vehicle thefts higher by 144%, and burglaries, robberies, and aggravated assaults are all higher since 2019. The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) released its annual crime rata report on Tuesday, July […]

Washington’s elderly have lost over $96 million to fraud

New research has revealed that Washington has lost over $96 million to elderly fraud, ranking 11th worse in the United States. The state had a total of 2,335 elderly fraud victims, averaging 131.1 victims per 100,000 elderly residents. The state reported a loss of $96,213,728 for this age group, the equivalent of $41,205 lost per […]

BREAKING: Man shot outside of Lynnwood gas station

LYNNWOOD, Wash. – A man was shot outside of a Lynnwood gas station around noon, Monday, May 16. A suspect has been arrested and the victim has been taken to a nearby hospital in undisclosed condition. Deputies responded to a call around 11:40 a.m. to a shooting at the Arco gas station at 1515 164th […]