News

Auburn police shoot dog, and owner claims it wasn’t justified
See videos of attack as well as bodycam footage of officer firing at dog.

New ORCA system launches for regional transit across the Puget Sound
Overhaul includes new website, mobile application and digital business account manager.
JUDGED BY XII (Episode 4): Foster mom wants accountability in Auburn cop’s upcoming murder trial
FBI arrests Auburn couple after 11-day manhunt
King County Local Dive: Another cop is in trouble; protection order disparities; city bans public use of fentanyl
Lakeside Industries issues public statement amid protest of SR-169 asphalt plant near Cedar River
WSP looking for witnesses to a shooting on Highway 18
Business
News of market volatility has felt like a pinball machine lately | Guest column
Webster’s dictionary defines the word volatility as “characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change.” Interestingly, Webster cites the Continue reading...
Sports

Richard Sherman takes plea deal on charges stemming from July 2021 incident
The former Seahawks player will not have to do any additional jail time.

Seattle Sounders FC announce new HQ at Renton’s Longacres site
Facility is expected to open in 2024, before Seattle potentially hosts FIFA World Cup games in 2026.
WIAA launches bias reporting form in response to discriminatory incidents
Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for Dec. 24: Brennan Garate
Health department: COVID outbreaks linked to high school wrestling tournaments
Former UW Husky, WNBA player takes over Renton scholastic sports
State announces mask requirements for student sports, performing arts
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Life

World’s longest surviving kidney patient dies
Mercer Island resident Nancy Spaeth went on dialysis at age 18 and received four kidney transplants.

Car review: 2021 Toyota Corolla XSE
By Larry Lark, contributor Hatchbacks are all about versatility and fun. The 2021 Toyota Corolla XSE delivers on both counts.… Continue reading
Opinion

Roe v. Wade and the road we have been down before | Whale’s Tales
I have been thinking a lot lately about the Prohibition Era in the United States and the fiery, brook-no-argument crusaders… Continue reading

Here’s a theory on why people embrace all those crazy theories | Whale’s Tales
Not so long ago, one could have called me a dyed-in-the-wool, hard-core skeptic about cryptids. Cryptids. You know Bigfoot, Yeti,… Continue reading
Police misconduct is getting expensive for taxpayers | Roegner
Where will abortion be legal in Washington state? | Shiers
Seattle World’s Fair highlighted electric transportation network | Brunell
Meet the King County prosecutor candidates | Shiers
Lawsuit may have chilling effect on effort to reduce homelessness | Roegner
Northwest

After long debate, Edmonds bans homeless people from living outside
The criminal law is unenforceable if no shelter is open within 35 miles. The City Council approved it over public outcry.

Cannabis DUI challenge rejected by state Supreme Court
Everett man argued the law must be tossed because legal limit for THC is not supported by science.
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Guest column: Using computer science to solve big problems
Roe v. Wade and the road we have been down before | Whale’s Tales
Dog attack, fugitive couple and murder sentencing | King County Local Dive
Behind the appointment of King County’s new sheriff | Roegner
You can’t trade baby formula for a tank of gas | Shiers