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Karen Read faces a second trial on charges of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. The first trial ended in a mistrial after jurors could not reach a...
Federal prosecutors have charged 15 individuals in connection with a multi-county fentanyl distribution network operating across Pierce, King, and Snohomish counties. The investigation, led by the DEA...
# Justice Department Emphasizes Fair Enforcement in Digital Asset Industry Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew R. Galeotti addressed the American Innovation Project Summit in Jackson, Wyoming on August 21, 2025, outlining the Department of Jus...
# U.S. Attorney Addresses New Citizens at Houston Naturalization Ceremony U.S. Attorney Ganjei addressed newly naturalized citizens in Houston on August 20, 2025, sharing remarks about immigration and American citizenship. Ganjei reflected on his ow...
As Travis Decker manhunt continues, DNA testing confirms he is sole suspect in murders of 3 daughters CBS News
Hope After Harm: An Evaluation of State Victim Compensation Statutes Center for American Progress
Why Conservatives Should Care About Sentencing Disparities: The Case of Rutherford v. United States Right On Crime
As gun tests in criminal investigations surge, WA struggles to keep up KUOW
Why was Pacific Northwest home to so many serial killers? Harvard University
As gun tests in criminal investigations surge, Washington struggles to keep up Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Kohberger's sexist, creepy behavior alarmed university faculty and students before Idaho murders FOX 13 Seattle
As gun tests in criminal investigations surge, WA struggles to keep up Washington State Standard
# Federal Prosecutors Charge Five Leaders of United Cartels The Justice Department announced criminal charges against five senior leaders of the United Cartels, a Mexico-based criminal organization designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization in F...
Washington’s murder rate is up, but that’s not the whole story KIRO 7 News Seattle
Did Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Increase Crime or Overdoses? —Separating Short-term Spikes from Long-term Trends Cato Institute
Washington’s murder rate is up, but that’s not the whole story KIRO 7 News Seattle
Dawn Daniels sworn in as WSU Police chief WSU Insider
Rutherford v. United States and Carter v. United States Constitutional Accountability Center
Washington’s murder rate is up, but that’s not the whole story MyNorthwest.com
Washington state still ranks last in police staffing, report finds Axios
Concealed carry licenses in Washington jump after approval of gun permit law Washington State Standard
New Washington report shows drop in violent area crime Nisqually Valley News
Court-approved GPS, SCRAM, house arrest, and breathalyzer monitoring. Same-day installation across all 39 WA counties.