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
Northwest
Choose 180 selects Nneka Payne as new executive director
King County nonprofit advocates to transform juvenile and criminal legal systems
Northwest
Sound Transit to change light rail fare to $3 flat rate in fall 2024
Current fares vary depending on trip distance
News
Mother of Kentlake High student killed in crash continues recovery
Community rallies to support Sarah Baileigh who remains hospitalized after Nov. 17 collision in Kent
News
Four freeway shootings on one night in South King County
Vehicles shot at Dec. 6 along I-5 in SeaTac and Federal Way and on State Route 167 in…
Sports
Jury convicts ex-Seahawk Wheeler for DV assault of girlfriend
Kent Police arrested Wheeler in 2021 after attack of his then girlfriend at their apartment
News
Kent, Renton Target stores part of organized retail theft case
State’s new Organized Retail Crime Unit files theft charges in its first criminal prosecution case