Business
Joann to close fabric stores in Kent, Renton and Federal Way
Part of nationwide closure of more than 500 stores after filing for bankruptcy
Northwest
King County executive’s plan to renew parks levy 6 more years
King County Council still must approve proposal to voters on August ballot
Northwest
Federal judge sentences bikini barista chain owner for tax evasion
LadyBug Espresso has locations in Kent, Auburn, Renton and other cities; failed to report $6M in revenue
Northwest
King County Metro seeks feedback about connecting buses to light rail
Agency plans to make changes in South King County as light rail opens in 2026
Northwest
King County storm damage assessment to help determine federal aid
Homeowners, business owners encouraged to report damages from windstorm
News
Four Washington State Patrol vehicles struck in King County
Crashes during 4-hour period on King County roads; no troopers injured; 3 DUI arrests
Northwest
PSE says windstorm ‘comparable to a hurricane’ with ‘unprecedented damage’
Company crews rally to restore power to thousands of customers over 5-day period
Northwest
King County Executive Dow Constantine won’t run for reelection in 2025
To give up position after 16 years; King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci to seek seat
Northwest
King County Elections emphasizes safety, security in voting process
Office issues news release in response to ballot drop box fires in Vancouver, Portland
News
King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 5 general election
About 1.4 million ballots sent out; King County Elections projects 82% turnout
Northwest
Judge sentences ex-King County guard for bribery to allow drugs into jail
Gets eight years, six months for taking $5,000 bribe to provide drugs to inmates
News
Green River Killer booked into King County jail after state prison transfer
Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate ‘potentially related cases’
Northwest
Fire authorities offer free CPR training, career fair Saturday, July 13
Event open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent
Business
Several King County grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale list
See the entire list, which includes Safeway, QFC and Haggen stores.
Northwest
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray questions whether Biden should stay in race
‘President Biden must seriously consider the best way to preserve his incredible legacy’
Northwest
Former King County jail guard pleads guilty to bribery, drug charges
Accepted bribe to distribute meth, fentanyl to two jail inmates
News
Feds indict 9 South King County residents on drug trafficking charges
Those accused from Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Enumclaw
Northwest
King County releases $3 million to help find shelter for the homeless
Tukwila to get $2 million, Burien $1 million; no other South County cities applied for funds
Northwest
State Senate bill would boost pay for school board members
Current maximum pay is no more than $50 per day and $4,800 per year; Joe Nguyen sponsors bill