KING COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
23/24
King County gets an A.
King County runs Washington PRA the way it was designed. Free statewide MyCase access, mandatory e-filing since 2009, public DAJD inmate lookup, machine-readable jail data on King County Open Data. The drag is mild: booking photos released on request rather than published by default. Same pattern as Cuyahoga and Fulton.
COMPUTED 2026-07-14 10:23 UTC · SCORE 23/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-14 10:02 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-14 10:02 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-14 10:02 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-14 10:02 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · WA Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the WA field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT LASER INCIDENTS
Wanted
SHELBIE LYNN DWYER
Wanted
ELSIE ELDORA LUSCIER
Wanted
BALLOT BOX FIRES
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · WA
Children Missing From Washington (Statewide)
Active Washington cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Jimiah Fornsby-Solomon (WA)
Grayce Jessen (WA)
RoseLynn Fire Bear (WA)
Delilah Burns (WA)
Lydia Decker (WA)
Jeannette Miller (WA)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Washington Court Cases
Most recent Washington court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-01325 | Antonio Gonzalez v. Hernandez et al | 07/13/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02468 | O'Callaghan Lewis v. Lowes Home Centers, LLC | 07/13/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02460 | MAESTRE- BERROTERAN v. Mullin et al | 07/13/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02465 | Medina-Taizan v. Scott et al | 07/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-00359-1 | USA v. Crosby | 07/13/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02466 | Burden v. Terbish et al | 07/13/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02399 | Tolbert v. Osburn et al | 07/13/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02462 | Palacios Obregon v. Lyons et al | 07/13/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02463 | Davis v. Cole Haan LLC | 07/13/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02461 | McQueen v. The Cincinnati Insurance Company | 07/13/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02432 | Dowlad v. Capital One Finance Corp et al | 07/13/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-05772 | Hubley v. CVS Pharmacy, Inc. et al | 07/13/2026 |
Cities in King County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
Where can I find access to civil and criminal cases?▼
King County, WA civil and criminal cases: Washington Courts Search (https://dw.courts.wa.gov/) — free statewide search across all WA courts. King County Superior Court (https://kingcounty.gov/courts/superior-court.aspx) for felonies, civil over $100K, family. King County District Court (https://kingcounty.gov/courts/district-court.aspx) for misdemeanors, traffic, civil under $100K. Federal: PACER W.D. Wash. (https://pacer.uscourts.gov/). King County Sheriff (https://kingcounty.gov/depts/sheriff.aspx) for arrest records. Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). Statewide criminal history: Washington State Patrol WATCH (https://watch.wsp.wa.gov/) $14.
What's the right way to do a background check on someone in Seattle?▼
Seattle, WA background check: Washington State Patrol WATCH (https://watch.wsp.wa.gov/) — $14 name-based instant or $33.25 fingerprint, RCW §10.97.050 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=10.97.050). Seattle PD records (https://www.seattle.gov/police/information-and-data/public-disclosure-requests/records-request-center) — public records under RCW 42.56. King County Sheriff inmate (https://dajd-jms.powerappsportals.us/public/subject-lookup/). Court records: Washington Courts Search (https://dw.courts.wa.gov/) free statewide all courts. Live scan via WSP-approved vendors. FBI Identity History Summary $18 via IdentoGO Washington (https://www.identogo.com/locations/washington). Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). Ban-the-box: Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW §49.94) and Seattle Fair Chance Employment Ordinance (SMC §14.17).
How do I see if there are registered offenders nearby in Renton?▼
To see registered sex offenders near Renton (King County, Washington), use the official statewide and county tools. The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Sex Offender Registry at https://www.icrimewatch.net/washington.php (and https://www.waspc.org/sex-offender-information) lets you search by ZIP code, address, or radius - shows offender name, photo, address, offense, and risk level. The King County Sheriff Registered Sex Offender Unit (https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/sheriff/courts-jails-legal-system/sheriff-services/sex-offender-registration, 206-263-2120) maintains the King County registry; in-person registration hours Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00-11:30am and 1:00-3:00pm. The Renton Police Department (https://www.rentonwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=7922741&pageId=9148076, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, 425-430-7500) handles city-level registration enforcement. Washington's Community Notification Act (RCW 4.24.550) requires sheriffs to publish offender info in three risk levels (Level 1 lowest, Level 3 highest). For radius search around schools, parks, or homes, use https://search.wa211.org/search/9ce9bb2a-63d3-59cd-a2e9-c8b793ad03b7. The federal Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (https://www.nsopw.gov/) covers all 50 states. WA Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) governs access. Failure to register is a Class B/C felony under RCW 9A.44.130.
How do I find court records in Airway Heights?▼
To find court records in Airway Heights, WA (Spokane County), use the Washington Courts public access at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/. The Airway Heights Municipal Court at 1208 S. Lundstrom Street, Airway Heights, WA 99001 (509-244-3324) handles city ordinance violations and traffic. Spokane County Superior Court (felonies, civil) and District Court (misdemeanors) records are at https://www.spokanecounty.org/. Free name and case-number search statewide. Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) governs disclosure. Sealed/expunged records are excluded. Sources: WA Courts (https://dw.courts.wa.gov/), City of Airway Heights (https://www.cawh.org/).
How can I pay for a speeding ticket I received if I lost it?▼
To pay a lost speeding ticket in Spokane, WA, the Spokane Municipal Court at 1100 W. Mallon Avenue, Spokane, WA 99260 (509-625-4400) handles city tickets. Online payment at https://my.spokanecity.org/courts/ requires citation number, name, and date of birth — call the court if you don't have the citation. The Spokane County District Court at https://www.spokanecounty.org/425/District-Court handles county-issued tickets; their online portal is similar. The Washington Courts Pay-by-Web at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/ also lets you search by name. Standard tickets must be paid within 15 days to avoid late fees and license suspension. Sources: Spokane Municipal Court (https://my.spokanecity.org/courts/), WA Courts (https://www.courts.wa.gov/).
How do I get a copy of a marriage record in Washington?▼
To get a copy of a marriage record in Washington State, the Washington State Department of Health Center for Health Statistics at https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records issues certified marriage certificates for $25 (records from 1968 forward). For older records, contact the County Auditor where the license was issued. Order online via VitalChek, by mail to PO Box 9709, Olympia, WA 98507 (360-236-4300), or in person at the State Vital Records office in Tumwater. Only the parties or immediate family can obtain certified copies under RCW 70.58A.560. Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) governs disclosure. Sources: WA DOH Vital Records (https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records), WACO (https://www.waco-counties.org/).
📊 Public Data Sources for King County, WA
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · King County, WA · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for WA
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (WA)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in WA
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in WA
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in WA
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for WA
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (WA) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (WA) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| CAMERON SHANER | 2068550955 |
| SCOTT ROWLEY | ABERDEEN |
| STEPHEN RUPERT | ABERDEEN |
| DIANA MOSER | ABERDEEN |
| ANNE WONG MAY | ABERDEEN |
| TIMOTHY TROEH | ABERDEEN |
| FRED R LOERTSCHER DC PS | ABERDEEN |
| CITY CENTER DRUG INC | ABERDEEN |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WA | SEATTLE |
| DUV | DUVALL |
| WESTERN CABINET AND MILLWORK INC | WOODINVILLE |
| LINDBERGH HIGH SCHOOL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS | RENTON |
| U DISTRICT SAFEWAY | SEATTLE |
| WAYNES PLACE | RENTON |
| SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES 46TH DUMPING | SEATTLE |
| CASCADE CHRISTIAN SCH | BELLEVUE |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (WA) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (WA) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ALPINE SURGICAL SERVICES | 1128b8 |
| BURKELL INC | 1128b4 |
| CLEARWATER FAMILY SERVICES | 1128b8 |
| FINE TUNED HEARING AIDS | 1128b8 |
| FOX HEARING INSTRUMENT LTD | 1128a1 |
| GYNECOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC | 1128a1 |
| HOI LEE D D S | 1128b8 |
| LEYDE ENTERPRISES INC | 1128b6 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (WA) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 4
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| WaFd Bank | Seattle |
| Seattle Bank | Seattle |
| Sound Community Bank | Seattle |
| Portage Bank | Bellevue |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from WA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Admitted Leader of La Nuestra Familia Prison Gang Sentenced to 10 Years for Trafficking Fentanyl from his Prison Cell
Jul 13, 2026
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Woodinville, Washington, man indicted for stealing $440,000 from the financial institutions where he worked
Jul 10, 2026
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Richland Man Who Used Online Platforms to Solicit Minor Girls Indicted by Eastern Washington Grand Jury on 15 Counts of Child Exploitation Offenses
Jul 9, 2026
doj_news
Two illegal aliens convicted of federal charges following multiple state arrests for assaults
Jul 9, 2026
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Seattle man sentenced to 20 years in prison for sex trafficking a minor and an adult woman – induced both to travel to Seattle for prostitution
Jul 7, 2026
doj_news
Hairstylist aboard cruise ship charged with abusive sexual contact with two cruise guests
Jul 6, 2026
doj_news
Seattle man who sexually assaulted teen on flight from Billings, Montana, to Seattle sentenced to 18 months in prison
Jul 2, 2026
doj_news
Federal Way, Washington, woman pleads guilty to fraud scheme where she stole from members of the Korean community
Jul 2, 2026
doj_news
Repeat Sex Offender Sentenced to 27 years for Victimizing Minors Online and Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material
Jun 26, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Secures $12 Million in Penalties for Pre-Merger Reporting Act Violations
Jul 13, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in King County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Six organized retail theft suspects in King County court Monday as Washington leads nation in shoplifting
Six defendants accused of organized retail theft were arraigned in King County court Monday, part of what prosecutors describe as a steady flow of cases hitting Puget Sound busines…
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King County Revives Bothell Cop Killing Case After Years In Legal Limbo
King County prosecutors have brought back a long-stalled murder case, refiling charges this week against Henry Eugene Washington in the July 13, 2020, shooting that killed Bothell …
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King County, WA refiles charges against suspect in 2020 Bothell officer death
King County prosecutors have refiled murder charges against the man accused of a deadly 2020 ambush on two Bothell police officers.
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'Increasing' complaints about high-speed e-bikes on King County trails prompts safety campaign
King County sheriff's deputies will issue warnings to speed violators, and the county will post signage on allowed e-bikes.
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Albertsons to stand trial in King County for role in Washington opioid epidemic
At its peak, Albertsons dispensed enough pills for every senior, adult, child, and baby every year to have half a dozen pain pills every year for over a decade,” Attorney General N…
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Suspect in custody in series of shootings along I-5 in Washington state, police say
A suspect is in custody after a series of shootings left a half dozen people injured along parts of Interstate 5 in the Seattle and Tacoma areas of Washington state, officials said…
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Green River Killer Gary Ridgway returns to Washington State Penitentiary
Sen. Lindsey Graham has died at age 71 following a sudden illness, his office announced in a statement early Sunday morning. by KOMO News Staff WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Gary Ridgway, a…
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King County rescue helicopters get more than $1M federal upgrade for faster emergency response
King County’s life‑saving rescue helicopters are getting a major boost, thanks to more than $1 million in new federal funding that leaders said will pay off in safer, faster respon…