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Washington skiers rescued in nighttime helicopter operation
Last week, the King County Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit conducted a dramatic rescue mission near Stevens Pass in Washington. A helicopter airlifted a backcountry skier who had fallen nearly 1,000 feet and sustained a leg injury.
King County crackdown on copper wire theft leads to arrests and felony charges
The push in King County to investigate and arrest people believed to be stealing copper wire and to get them prosecuted is finding success!
iPhone SOS Alert Helped in Rescue of 3 Backcountry Skiers in Washington State
Three backcountry skiers were rescued near Stevens Pass in Washington state thanks to an iPhone SOS alert—and the dramatic operation was captured on camera.
This Apple Watch feature saved stranded skiers after 1,000-foot fall
According to information provided by the King County Sheriff’s Office Air Support Unit, an Apple Watch SOS alert from a backcountry skier was received by the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office on
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Watch: Apple Watch SOS alert leads rescuers to injured skiers after 1,000-foot fall down Washington mountain
An unidentified skier reportedly fell roughly 1,000 feet and sustained a leg injury near Stevens Pass in Washington.
Backcountry skier plunges 1,000 feet in Washington forest, cops say. See the rescue
A backcountry skier got injured in a 1,000-foot fall in the Washington wilderness, and the rescue was caught on camera. The incident happened Jan. 22 near Stevens Pass, the King County Sheriff’s Office Air Support Unit said in a Jan. 24 YouTube video.
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Inmate dragged backward across cell floor by a rope sues Washington state sheriff's office
Washington. "This lawsuit aims to shine a light on these cruel practices and demand accountability." The Clark County manager's office — which assumed oversight of the jail from the sheriff's ...
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Washington County Sheriff's Office sees 'alarming increase' in scams
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Sheriff's Office of Washington County says the department is seeing an 'alarming increase' in scams and put out a warning today, so people know how to avoid ...
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Former Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy sues for alleged sexual harassment
A former deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office says a co-worker sexually harassed her while she was working undercover as “bait” with the East Metro Sex Trafficking Task Force.
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20 Franklin County Sheriff’s Office deputies assist with Inauguration Security
We are proud to represent Franklin County in service to our country,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a statement on Facebook. The deputies arrived in Washington on Saturday and quickly learned ...
Apple Watch leads rescuers to injured skiers after 1,000-foot fall down Washington mountain
Officials are crediting an Apple Watch with saving the lives of injured skiers near Stevens Pass in Washington state last week.
Burien City Council passes emergency ordinance expanding public camping ban
The Burien City Council on Monday passed emergency Ordinance 864 with a 5-2 vote to ban camping or residing on public property at all times, "without