Obituaries
Shirley Yvonne Custer (nee Bakken) | Obituary
December 31, 1935 – April 27, 2025
Northwest
Immigration arrests surged last month in Washington
Newly revealed arrest records offer the clearest look yet at how Trump’s immigration crackdown is unfolding
Opinion
Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future | Guest column
As Maanha Nasir of Snoqualmie took the stage at last month’s National Civics Bee state championship, she spoke…
Letters to the Editor
We need someone who can be ‘difficult’ like Carmen Rivera | Letters
Letter to the editor.
Letters to the Editor
Valley Medical Center is the canary in the coalmine | Letters
Letter to the editor.
News
Fourth of July weekend weather in King County
Expect mostly sunny and warm weather for the Fourth of July weekend in the Puget Sound region. Below…
Northwest
Gas tax will rise 6 cents a gallon in Washington on July 1
Lawmakers turned to the tax to contend with a projected $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year transportation…
Letters to the Editor
Why I can’t support council member’s re-election | Letters
Letter to the editor.
Opinion
Without an independent judiciary, our rights are compromised | Guest column
Lately, the rule of law has been in the news and there have been calls to impeach judges.
Northwest
‘No Kings’ rallies scheduled across King County on June 14
The nationwide effort is intended to protest recent actions and policies by the Trump administration.
News
New King county park rangers to begin patrolling Saturday
Council members hope the increased presence of officials will deter break-ins at trailheads.
Northwest
Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant to challenge Adam Smith
Announces run in 2026 election for 9th District Congressional seat
Northwest
More specialty license plates on the way in WA
Up to six new options will arrive this fall.
Northwest
Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law
The requirement will go beyond the state’s existing background checks.
Letters to the Editor
Renton’s Civic Academy and our need for government | Guest commentary
Ian Taylor and Ali Cohen both attended the inaugural Civic Academy put on by the City of Renton.
Northwest
New state law directs $100M in grants toward hiring police or other public safety options
Gov. Ferguson signs bill that provides local sales tax option