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Medicaid cuts projected to heavily impact, strain local hospitals

84 hospitals across the state — including those in Renton, Federal Way, Auburn, Snoqualmie, Enumclaw and more — are expected to continually lose millions in Medicaid revenue.

By Bailey Josie • July 14, 2025 5:50 pm


King County Council adopts ‘Welcoming’ motion for immigrants

Council responds to Trump administration ‘sowing fear across the country through brutal, unjust persecution’

By Steve Hunter • July 16, 2025 4:26 pm
King County to expand flood outreach after Texas tragedy

Flood Control District Board votes to increase education, early warnings and community engagement

By Steve Hunter • July 8, 2025 5:08 pm
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 is the…

By Staff reports • July 3, 2025 2:35 pm
Gas tax will rise 6 cents a gallon in Washington...

Lawmakers turned to the tax to contend with a projected $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year transportation budget.

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • June 30, 2025 11:10 am
Kentridge alum Preston Viltz takes aim to help recruiting process

Viltz teamed up with former teammate Adam Paganelli to assist collegiate hopeful baseball players.

By Benjamin Ray • June 23, 2025 4:40 pm
FIFA Club World Cup reaction: Best of soccer culture on...

River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds might be far from home, but the teams brought passion on and off the pitch at Lumen Field.

By Benjamin Ray • June 18, 2025 5:00 pm

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June 26, 2025 12:00 pm
Comcast RISE will award 100 small businesses in King County with over $3 million in monetary, marketing and technology grants. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
May 18, 2025 6:30 am
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April 17, 2025 1:30 am
Without an independent judiciary, our rights are compromised | Guest...

Lately, the rule of law has been in the news and there have been calls to impeach judges.

By Ketu Shah Presiding Judge, King County Superior Court • June 14, 2025 8:30 am
Jury service is the cornerstone of democratic participation | Guest...

Jury service is the most likely role residents will have in our justice system.

By Judge Andrea King Robertson and Judge Mark A. Larrañaga • April 25, 2025 1:30 pm