The Spotlight: Bold and brutal
SeaTac Police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect wanted for three armed robberies and a home burglary in the last 20 days. Surveillance video shows him robbing a hotel clerk at gunpoint. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to his arrest. Plus, Thurston County Sheriff's detectives in the Cold Case Unit are investigating five unsolved cases including two missing women and three victims of murder. And, a hero shot after pushing two people out of the line of fire during a mass shooting in Lakewood is now in need of help himself.
SeaTac, WA police seek public's help in identifying armed robbery suspect
The suspect, caught on camera, threatened a hotel clerk at gunpoint and allegedly committed four crimes in 20 days.
SeaTac police seek ID of armed robbery, burglary suspect
SeaTac police are urging the public to help identify a suspect connected to a series of armed robberies and burglaries that have struck the area in recent weeks.
Detectives seek public's help in 5 unsolved cold cases in WA
Cold case detectives in Thurston County say even the smallest tip could help solve these five unsolved cases. Can you help bring answers?
Cleanup continues after driver went airborne, smashes through 2 Burien, WA homes
It was another day of cleanup at two homes damaged in a high-speed crash on Memorial Day in Burien.
'I am in a lot of pain': Lakewood, WA mass shooting survivors being released from hospitals
As police continue to investigate a mass shooting at Harry Todd Park that sent seven people to nearby hospitals last week, victims are now being released.
Fugitive on the run, wanted in massive WA drug trafficking ring
A sentence for trafficking millions of dollars worth of fentanyl in King County is seen by some as no more than a slap on the wrist.
A small sentence for lethal amounts of drugs
A 20-month sentence for trafficking millions of dollars worth of fentanyl in King County is being seen by some as no more than a slap on the wrist, especially compared to the amount of lives put at risk.
The Spotlight: The Fentanyl Motherlode
King County Sheriff's Detectives are asking for the public's help to find a fugitive accused of trafficking almost 60 pounds of powder fentanyl. It's enough to kill more than 13.5 million people and at the time, was the largest drug bust in county history. Meanwhile, one of his co-conspirators pleaded guilty but was sentenced to only 20 months in prison because of limits set by the Washington state legislature. Prosecutors argued for a much longer, saying cases like this with an exceptional amount of the deadly drug deserve exceptional sentences but state lawmakers have refused to address the issue even as more than 360 people have already died of a fentanyl overdose in King County this year.
Free housing for a felon? Kirkland neighbors concerned over homeless hotel
Kirkland neighbors living near a planned homeless hotel are concerned after learning a felon with 57 prior arrest warrants and multiple convictions was living in a similar complex in Bellevue.
Free housing for a felon? Kirkland, WA neighbors concerned over homeless hotel plans
Neighbors living near a planned homeless hotel are concerned after learning a felon with 57 prior arrest warrants and multiple convictions was living in a similar complex in Bellevue.
The Spotlight: Free housing for a felon?
Breaking the law and living rent free — The Spotlight investigates serious concerns raised by neighbors living near a planned homeless hotel in Kirkland after learning a felon with 57 prior arrest warrants and multiple convictions was living in a similar complex in Bellevue. Now, that resident is in the King County jail charged with multiple crimes. But how did he get approved for housing in the first place and will he be evicted? Plus, five people were arrested in the death of a 13-month-old toddler who overdosed on fentanyl. Why Washington law says they can only face misdemeanor charges instead of a felony charge.
The Spotlight: Terror on Washington roads
It's a full tank of cars and crime so buckle up for The Spotlight. From carjacking attempts caught on camera to shots fired at innocent drivers, law enforcement is investigating multiple incidents leaving motorists in fear and asking for your help to identify the suspects.
Bryan Kohberger: Inside the Idaho Murders – Episode 4
It's been more than 900 days since four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death. For their families, it's an agonizing wait for justice. The trial of suspect Bryan Kohberger approaches, with defense motions coming fast and furious. It is a death penalty case that could land before the Supreme Court.
The Spotlight: Shattered in a Crosswalk
A family desperate to find a missing 21-year-old autistic man wants his case investigated as crime but a local Sheriff refused their request citing a lack of evidence of foul play. Now, the national Autism Foundation says this case has been mishandled from the start. Plus, a convicted felon who touted his re-entry skills is set to be released from prison later this year for the third time. He was first released in 2017 after then Governor Jay Inslee commuted his sentence for two counts of Assault 1st Degree. And, a $21,000 cash reward is being offered for the tip that identifies a hit and run motorcycle rider who killed a pedestrian and seriously injured her husband. Those stories and bodycam video shows a police officer flashing his badge and lying to deputies when his wife was arrested for assault.
Cold case: Who killed Laurie Krage decades ago in WA?
The death of Laurie Krage from the 1990s is now a homicide investigation. Pierce County detectives want to know who killed her and she was never reported missing.
Pierce County deputies ask for help solving 30-year-old murder mystery
Detectives are in touch with Laurie Krage's living relatives, but it's still unclear why she was never reported missing.
Pierce County detectives look for break in 30 year old cold case
Pierce County Sheriff's detectives are asking for your help to solve a nearly 30-year-old murder mystery in the death of Laurie Krage.
The Spotlight: Saviors in the Sky
Former Governor Jay Inslee released two long-time convicted felons from prison after commuting their sentences. Now, they are both in federal detention along with a third felon after acting U.S Attorney Teal Luthy Miller announced they were indicted for drug trafficking, and gun crimes following a 16-month investigation. Plus, the Spotlight focuses on a strange murder mystery in Pierce County. Human remains found 28 years ago have finally now been identified as Laurie Krage. Detectives want to know why she was never reported missing and who killed her. The answer to how she died could come from a tip on how she lived.
The Spotlight: Richard Sherman's home invasion
Home invasion robbery suspects terrorize the family of former Seattle Seahawk Richard Sherman. King County Major Crimes detectives are seeking the public's help to identify the gunmen. Plus, bodycam video shows deputies chasing down two 14-year-old suspects wanted after a violent carjacking. And, police want you to see the unidentified suspects in two different car break-ins after victims suffered thousands of dollars in losses. Those stories, and a burn victim pleads for the public's help to return his support dog stolen by a man he met through a dating app.