Northwest
King County politicos share thoughts on presidential debate
“I can tell you who didn’t win the debate, and it was the American public.”
Northwest
Attack websites seep into WA election battles
Such undertakings tend to change few minds and can incite a backlash, especially in communities where negative campaigning…
Northwest
Landmark Supreme Court decision criminalizes homelessness
In King County, there are about 16,385 people experiencing homelessness on any given night.
Northwest
Washington’s population exceeds 8 million
More than 68% of the growth occurred in the state’s five largest metropolitan counties
Northwest
Vote nears on ending ‘endangered’ status for WA wolves
The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s recommendation is to downlist wolves from “endangered” to “sensitive.”
News
Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson guilty of murder
Jury reached a verdict in the case of first Washington police officer to be tried under Initiative 940.
Northwest
Poll: WA voters want their lawmakers working all year long
Most Washington voters want their lawmakers to be at the Legislature in session during the entire year, according…
Northwest
Sound Publishing writers win SPJ awards
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the 2023 Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest.
Northwest
Hundreds of new laws will take effect in state June 6
Legislature approved changes in police pursuits, parental rights, firearms and other laws
Northwest
Former King County jail guard pleads guilty to bribery, drug charges
Accepted bribe to distribute meth, fentanyl to two jail inmates
Northwest
Fare inspections at Sound Transit Link stations begin June 3
Passengers will need proof of payment within fare paid zones at boarding areas
News
King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated areas
Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be…
News
Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases
Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.
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
Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in WA
The prohibition on the sale and distribution of these products will take effect June 1 under a law…
Northwest
WSDOT: Slow down for Work Zone Awareness Week
The number of fatal crashes in marked work zones had doubled in 2023 when compared to the previous…
News
New state legislation fights catalytic converter theft
Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on March 26 adding new regulations to the purchase and sale of…
Northwest
Q&A with the new King County Library System executive director
“It’s really about providing that space to reimagine who you are,” said Heidi Daniel.
Northwest
New state law gives green light to more traffic cameras
The move comes as roadway deaths in the state have hit historic highs.
Sports
Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2024 season
A couple of our reporters headed to T-Mobile Park to see if the Mariners’ food budget was as…