Northwest <p>Kent Superintendent Israel Vela with Kiku Hughes and Eileen Yamada-Lamphere at Mill Creek Middle School. Photo courtesy of the Kent School District.</p>

Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps

Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Kiku Hughes’ graphic novel “Displacement” has become part of that curriculum.

By Bailey Josie • December 3, 2025 3:20 pm


King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025

Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far this year

By Steve Hunter • November 26, 2025 11:35 am
Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive

Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial

By Steve Hunter • November 25, 2025 5:58 pm
Muckleshoot Tribe hosts national MMIP coordinator gathering

MMIP refers to “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People,” an ongoing international crisis that has inspired tribal leaders from 13 states to come together on the Muckleshoot reservation.

By Bailey Josie • November 25, 2025 3:20 pm
BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union

When completed, company will have 1.74 million members and assets of $33 billion

By Steve Hunter • November 19, 2025 11:55 am
Woman sentenced for $200K shoplifting spree in King County

She received a mental health sentencing alternative.

By Joshua Solorzano • November 13, 2025 10:14 am
Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents

As part of the Be Flood Ready campaign, all King County residents are eligible for free sandbag materials to help protect from floods.

By Bailey Josie • November 10, 2025 11:54 am

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