Northwest
Inslee calls special session of Legislature to pass drug possession law
Senate Republican leader says no agreement reached yet with Democrats; session to start May 16
Northwest
Kent, Auburn, Renton mayors sign letter to legislators about drug laws
Three among 28 mayors across the state opposing House changes to Senate bill on drug possession laws
News
Renton man, 38, dies two days after fight at Home Depot in Kent | Update
Medical examiner says cause and manner of death are pending
Northwest
King County Elections offers virtual workshops for candidates
Interested in running for office? Workshops have the details
Northwest
Washington state Senate passes tax break for newspapers
Vote 47-1 in favor of state B&O tax exemption; measure moves to House
Business
L&I fines contractor in Renton fatal trench collapse last year
Company faces fines of more than $400,000 for safety violations that led to death of Surjit Gill, 36
News
Man faces federal charges in carjacking spree that ended in Renton
November 2022 incident stretched from Kent to Bellevue, Seattle and Renton
Northwest
Ice storm coming? National Weather Service says it is
To strike most of Western Washington Thursday evening through Friday evening
Northwest
Flu season is off to historically severe start | UW Medicine
Flu-related hospitalizations are higher so far this year in U.S. than every previous season since 2011
Northwest
King County proclaims Dan Satterberg Day to honor outgoing prosecutor
He worked 37 years in the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office; the last 15 as its leader
Northwest
WGU Washington to deliver care packages to local health care workers
Kent-based nonprofit will make stops Nov. 5 at hospitals in Renton, Federal Way and Enumclaw
Northwest
WGU Washington to deliver care packages to local health care workers
Kent-based nonprofit will make stops Nov. 5 at hospitals in Renton, Federal Way and Enumclaw
Northwest
Diversity in Law Enforcement Career workshop set by police agencies
Six South King County police departments partner to attract more diverse workforce
Northwest
Sound Transit participates in Rail Safety Week
Emphasis on importance of safety around trains and tracks
Northwest
Update: National rail strike averted, Sounder to operate on normal schedule
Commuter line includes stops in Kent, Auburn
News
South King County fire departments seek 40 to 50 recruits
Six agencies looking to hire firefighters to start in January 2023; registration deadline Aug. 31
Northwest
State Attorney General opposes PSE rate increase request
PSE proposal could hike electric by $16, gas by $12 per month to average bill in 2023
News
King County Elections calls for removal of unauthorized signs near ballot drop boxes
Republican activists reportedly posted signs that warns boxes are ‘under surveillance’
Northwest
Sound Transit Board approves Julie Timm as new CEO at $375,000 per year
She replaces Peter Rogoff who left in May after board voted to replace him
Northwest
Statewide task force to tackle organized retail crime rings
Group brings law enforcement, prosecutors, retailers together to combat growing problem