A Tacoma police officer and vehicle are pictured during an investigation in late March of 2024. Tony Overman toverman@theolympian.com Crime totals increased by 15.3% in Washington state between 2019 ...

This story is part of a Seattle Times focus on the affordability crisis in the Northwest. We explore the high cost of living and wealth disparities that shape our region; examine policies that impact ...

WASHINGTON — The annual Crime in Washington report detailing specific crime rates throughout the state in 2023 found that as overall violent crimes went down, but hate crimes and vehicle thefts went ...