News
Candidates file for Renton legislative seats
A glimpse at the August primary for Districts 11, 37, 41, 47 and 5.
Business
Inslee changes course, says diners won’t have to sign in
Restaurants may still ask customers for information that contact tracers could use to stop an outbreak.
News
I-5 closures set in Kent for Federal Way Link construction
May 18-21 along southbound lanes near former Midway Landfill
News
Renton officials call for July 9 closure of downtown homeless shelter
King County shelter at Red Lion Inn has seen 79% increase in emergency calls for violence, drugs and…
News
State to deploy brigade of ‘contact tracers’ to track virus
Force of 1,371 including National Guard will assist local health districts statewide.
News
Renton hires new public works director
The Renton City Council has confirmed Mayor Armondo Pavone’s appointment of Martin Pastucha as the city’s new public…
News
King County Sheriff’s Office seeks help to find teen wanted for SeaTac murder
Eddie Sulcer known to have ties in Auburn, Federal Way, Burien, Lakewood, Puyallup
News
Officers raid alleged cockfighting operation in Kent
Regional Animal Services of King County leads raid; takes away 92 roosters
News
Metro, Sound Transit request more federal aid as ridership plummets
Agencies face major shortfalls in their budgets.
News
Blood drives cancelled through June; new “pop-up” sites being organized
Social distancing has led to at least a temporary suspension of mobile blood drives.
News
King County health officer directs residents to use face coverings
At indoor public settings, outdoors where social distancing is difficult
News
South King County cities to receive millions in COVID-19 relief funds
Federal Way, Renton, Enumclaw, Kent, Auburn among cities to benefit from Washington State Department of Commerce CARES Act.
Sports
Emerald Downs to open for horse racing June 22
No fans initially at Auburn track; fans can wager from home
News
New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities
The dashboard shows which facilities have reported the most deaths, as well as what symptoms and co-morbidities patients…
News
COVID-19 budget woes hit King County
Several critical programs are facing significant shortfalls.
News
Federal Way woman is first patient in COVID-19 clinical drug trial
‘I’m so, so grateful I got my life back’
News
Air Force flyover salutes frontline heroes in Puget Sound
Jets will depart Joint Base Lewis-McChord at 12:30 p.m. May 8 to honor workers on frontlines of COVID-19.
News
Human remains found in Renton hotel
Following a tip regarding a missing person, Mercer Island detectives notice ‘foul smell’ coming from one of the…
News
Renton police fatally shoot man after knife confrontation
Officers responded to a domestic violence call in a Renton apartment complex around 11 p.m. on May 6.
News
Driver cited for going 115 mph on I-5 in Kent
High speeds on uptick with less traffic on highways