News
State Supreme Court upholds King County youth jail levy
The decision, issued Dec. 27, sided with King County and allows it to keep collecting revenue.
News
King County launches text to 911 service
The service will help the hearing impaired and those experiencing domestic violence.
News
Why do Washington voters struggle with climate change policies?
Despite environmental awareness and the public’s apparent desire for reform, statewide initiatives keep failing
News
King County approves gun warning sign requirement
Warning signs must be posted in all King County gun stores and firing ranges.
Northwest
Neo-Nazis distribute fliers throughout Bellevue
The fliers were found in neighborhoods near Clyde Hill Elementary School and Chinook Middle School with candy seemingly…
Northwest
Attorney General alleges three King County residents scammed foreclosed homeowners
The lawsuit claims that employees of a real estate company misrepresented the process by which foreclosed homeowners can…
Northwest
Juanita High students push to change ‘Rebels’ mascot
Students say the mascot glorifies the Confederacy while detractors say it honors Revolutionary War.
Northwest
Plans to open King County coal mine later this year move forward
The Department of the Interior has granted a permit to resume mining at the Black Diamond location.
Northwest
Puget Sound residents worried about Kachess Lake plan
A proposed pump to supply much-needed water to Eastern Washington during droughts could affect recreation.
Northwest
Low numbers of Lake Sammamish kokanee raise fears of extinction
Only 19 kokanee salmon returned to spawn this year.
News
Newcastle, Renton push back against logging near Cougar Mountain
A proposal to log 28 acres near the DeLeo Wall has led to cities, community pushing to save…
News
King County task force to explore solutions to ‘recycling crisis’
With tighter regulations affecting the flow of recyclables in the U.S., officials look for new avenues for the…
Business
Startup 425 aims to help small businesses on the Eastside
The program is a partnership between the cities of Renton, Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond and the Port of…
Northwest
Hundreds turn out for Eastside gun-control meeting
Hundreds of people gathered in Kirkland on Sunday to rally for increased gun control.