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Hanford DOE Employee Arrested for Attempting to Aid Houthis Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, a Richland DOE employee, faces federal charges for allegedly aiding the Houthis with communications help and acquiring explosive materials.

Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, a Richland DOE employee, faces federal charges for allegedly aiding the Houthis with communications help and acquiring explosive materials.

Hanford DOE Employee Arrested for Attempting to Aid Houthis

Brian Henderson October 2, 2026

The Richland Hanford Department of Energy employee is facing federal charges

Lummi Nation Member Pleads Guilty to Killing Two Bald Eagles Joel David Ridley pleaded guilty to illegal firearm possession and killing two bald eagles on the Lummi Reservation. Sentencing is set for Jan. 25, 2027.

Joel David Ridley pleaded guilty to illegal firearm possession and killing two bald eagles on the Lummi Reservation. Sentencing is set for Jan. 25, 2027.

Lummi Nation Member Pleads Guilty to Killing Two Bald Eagles

Brian Henderson October 2, 2026

Joel David Ridley pleaded guilty to illegal firearm possession and killing two bald eagles on the Lummi...

Alabama Fugitive Arrested in Kent, Accomplice Caught in California U.S. Marshals take Zealand Adams into custody in Kent, one of two coordinated arrests connected to an alleged home invasion in Alabama.

U.S. Marshals take Zealand Adams into custody in Kent, one of two coordinated arrests connected to an alleged home invasion in Alabama.

Alabama Fugitive Arrested in Kent, Accomplice Caught in California

Brian Henderson September 30, 2026

U.S. Marshals arrested Zealand Adams in Kent and Ramiro Vasquez in Chico on Alabama charges after the...

Federal Way Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Drug Trafficking Leonardo Rojas Cruz, 54, of Federal Way was sentenced to three years for a drug trafficking ring that supplied cocaine and meth to Seattle-area dealers.

Leonardo Rojas Cruz, 54, of Federal Way was sentenced to three years for a drug trafficking ring that supplied cocaine and meth to Seattle-area dealers.

Federal Way Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Drug Trafficking

Brian Henderson September 30, 2026

Leonardo Rojas Cruz, 54, of Federal Way was sentenced to three years for a drug trafficking ring...

Seattle Man Faces Homicide Charge in SR 167 Crash Near Auburn Southbound SR 167 lanes remained closed near the crash scene while emergency vehicles worked the fatal collision.

Southbound SR 167 lanes remained closed near the crash scene while emergency vehicles worked the fatal collision.

Seattle Man Faces Homicide Charge in SR 167 Crash Near Auburn

Brian Henderson September 29, 2026

A Seattle man faces a vehicular homicide charge after WSP says his Porsche struck a motorcycle on...

Skamania County Man Indicted for Using AI to Alter Minor Photos Brady Bingham Hall, 23, of Skamania County faces a federal charge after investigators say he used an app to alter photos of minors to appear nude.

Brady Bingham Hall, 23, of Skamania County faces a federal charge after investigators say he used an app to alter photos of minors to appear nude.

Skamania County Man Indicted for Using AI to Alter Minor Photos

Brian Henderson September 28, 2026

Brady Bingham Hall, 23, of Skamania County faces a federal charge after investigators say he used AI...

Former Soldier Sentenced to 70 Months for Hacking Scheme hacking

Former Soldier Sentenced to 70 Months for Hacking Scheme

Brian Henderson September 25, 2026

A federal judge in Seattle's Western District of Washington court sentenced former Army soldier Cameron Wagenius to...

Iranian National Sentenced to 18 Months for Export Scheme to Iran US-Iran-China Scheme

Iranian National Sentenced to 18 Months for Export Scheme to Iran

Brian Henderson September 25, 2026

A federal judge sentenced Reza Dindar to 18 months for routing sensitive U.S. sonar technology to Iran...

Blaine Police Help Nab Birch Bay Shooting Suspect Blaine police say officers assisted in Sunday's Birch Bay shooting probe as jail records show a suspect facing drive-by shooting charges.