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As the city prepares itself to host six 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, Seattle Police Department (SPD) Chief Shon Barnes revealed that the department is retaining its staff better than it has in years.

'Less officers are leaving, more officers are coming in': SPD on track to reach 1,250 officers by end of 2026 - MyNorthwest.com As the city prepares itself to host six 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, the SPD is retaining its staff better than it has in years.

The Bellevue Police Department established a separate tip line for those who have additional information regarding the alleged human s*x trafficking ring that operated out of multiple properties, including a “party house,” where women were forced to work on online s*x websites like OnlyFans and Chaturbate.

Bellevue police create tip line after receiving 'high volume of calls' regarding 'OnlyFans house' s*x trafficking ring - MyNorthwest.com The Bellevue Police Department established a separate tip line for those who have additional information regarding the alleged human s*x trafficking ring that forced women to work on online s*x websites.

Nearly $1 million in restitution is being repaid to Washingtonians following a multistate settlement with a COVID-19 testing lab that overcharged its patients and failed to deliver timely results.

Nearly $1M in restitution headed to Washingtonians after COVID-19 testing lab settlement - MyNorthwest.com Nearly $1 million in restitution is being repaid to Washingtonians after a settlement was reached with a COVID-19 testing lab that overcharged its patients.

OPINION: Ferguson’s plan is simple: No smartphones or smartwatches from the moment school starts to the moment it ends. Every public school in the state, kindergarten through 12th grade.

Harger: Ferguson's phone ban gives every parent a fall guy, including me - MyNorthwest.com Ferguson's plan is simple: No smartphones or smartwatches from the moment school starts to the moment it ends. Every public school in the state, kindergarten through 12th grade.

By this weekend, high temperatures are expected to climb well into the 80s with some of the usual warm locations in western Washington cracking the 90-degree mark – the warmest so far this year.

Get ready for a big warm-up: Record-breaking temps could crack 90 degrees in parts of western WA - MyNorthwest.com It may be cool and wet now, but a big change to much warmer weather is in store by this weekend and into early next week in western Washington.

It was all over social media — a video showing a rack of bras up in smoke at a Walmart Supercenter in Renton.

Police seek suspect after bras go up in flames in viral Renton Walmart arson - MyNorthwest.com Police have released photos of a suspect believed to be connected to a Walmart arson in Renton.

A Bellevue-based global logistics company, Expeditors, announced Monday that 230 employees would be laid off across several Washington locations.

Bellevue-based logistics company to lay off 230 employees across 5 WA locations - MyNorthwest.com A Bellevue-based global logistics company, Expeditors, announced Monday that 230 employees would be laid off across several locations.

Washington students could soon be saying goodbye to cellphones during class — and even at lunchtime.

'Focusing more on memes than on math': WA governor works toward statewide school cellphone ban - MyNorthwest.com Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and State Superintendent Chris Reykdal are calling for a statewide school cellphone ban.

With hundreds of thousands of soccer fans set to pour into Seattle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Seattle Police Department (SPD) Chief Shon Barnes said the city has been preparing, behind the scenes, for years and is ready for both the crowds and potential threats.

Seattle police chief details security plans ahead of FIFA World Cup matches, says city has been preparing 'for years' - MyNorthwest.com With soccer fans pouring into Seattle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the city has been preparing, behind the scenes, for years and is ready for both the crowds and potential threats.

OPINION: I’m a sucker for military technology stories, and this one is impressive.

Jake: A drone boat just rescued 2 downed Army pilots. The future is here. - MyNorthwest.com Discover how drone technology is transforming Army pilot rescues. A remarkable story of innovation and bravery.