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 2026-06-13 15:03 UTC · SCORE 23/24
Live data · checked just now
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 · 2026-06-13 14:57 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 14:57 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 14:57 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-13 14:57 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
SHELBIE LYNN DWYER
Wanted
ELSIE ELDORA LUSCIER
Wanted
BALLOT BOX FIRES
Wanted
CRESENCIO MORENO AGUIRRE
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.
Ariella Archie (WA)
Aiden Martin (WA)
Lydia Decker (WA)
Lucy Martinez (WA)
Israel Chino Harris (WA)
Justin Burns (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-02079 | Wammer v. Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and Successors et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-05633 | Mendiola v. Maersk Logistics & Services USA Inc. | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02080 | USAA Casualty Insurance Company v. Fannin et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-05395 | Irwin v. Payward Interactive Inc | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-mj-05138-1 | USA v. Barton | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-05634 | Singh et al v. Mullin et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02081 | Lacy v. Swire Pacific Holdings Inc et al | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11508- | Atticus Cedric Pierre | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02065 | Brunelli v. Commissioner of Social Security | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02062 | Demos et al v. The Fortune 500 et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02067 | Tovar Rodriguez et al v. Hernandez et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02068 | Serranos Ramos v. Scott et al | 06/12/2026 |
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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FBI-Seattle
FBI-Seattle
FBI-Seattle
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FBI-Seattle
🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (WA) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW BROUNS | VANCOUVER |
| EDWARD CHANG | VANCOUVER |
| JOHN LOFFARELLI | WENATCHEE |
| NAVOS | SEATTLE |
| TIMOTHY PRICE | SPOKANE |
| KIM WALTER | MILL CREEK |
| SCOTT PARIS | BONNEY LAKE |
| JOEL HADFIELD | EDMONDS |
🏭 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 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
| 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 | Problem with a company's investigati |
⛔ 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
Sisters indicted for wide ranging wire fraud and identity theft scheme involving debit cards and gift cards
Jun 10, 2026
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Texas couple indicted for psychic fraud scheme allegedly stealing millions from vulnerable people
Jun 10, 2026
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Newcastle, Washington man sentenced to 5 years in prison for helping overseas fraudsters smuggle their proceeds via money transfers and bitcoin
Jun 9, 2026
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Iranian national pleads guilty in scheme to smuggle military related technology to Iran via China
Jun 5, 2026
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Auburn, Washington, man sentenced to more than four years in prison for racially motivated attack on Metro bus passenger
Jun 2, 2026
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Illegal Alien, Co-Leader of nationwide drug trafficking ring, who plotted to kill Centralia, Washington Police Officer, sentenced to 15 years in prison
Jun 2, 2026
doj_news
Eastern Washington Jury Convicts Three Defendants of Conspiring to Impede Federal Officers In The Execution of Their Duties
May 29, 2026
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Department of Justice Accuses States of Undermining the Constitution and Putting Public Safety at Risk
May 28, 2026
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Kent, Washington, man convicted of 17 felonies related to string of armed dispensary and bank robberies following three-week trial
May 27, 2026
Federal Agency
SEC Appoints John Moses as Director of the Office of Investor Education and Assistance
Jun 12, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
United States Seeks Mexico’s Review of Alleged Denial of Workers’ Rights at Newmont Minera Peñasquito, S.A. de C.V.
Jun 12, 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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Aurora neighbors, King County prosecutors demand action on Seattle sex trafficking
Hundreds of fed-up neighbors marched along Aurora Avenue this weekend, demanding action on the gun violence, sex trafficking, and open prostitution that have transformed their Nort…
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Washington jury returns guilty verdicts in Medicaid fraud case involving imposter nurses
A King County jury has convicted a Kent man in Washington’s first Medicaid fraud trial involving a charge of leading organized crime.
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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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King County public defenders join lawsuit against WA for funding
Public defense advocates are running out of patience with the state Legislature in their push for more funding. They are now trying other routes.
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Video shows rescuers treating injured hiker who fell 50 feet on Washington mountain
Rescuers airlifted an injured hiker who fell about 50 feet from the summit of Washington state's Mount Si on Saturday.