Northwest
Measles case identified in King County adult
4th case in state in 2025; Public Health – Seattle & King County says minimal risk to public…
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Sound Transit Board officially hires Dow Constantine as CEO
Annual salary starts at $450,000 which chances each year for high pay hikes
Northwest
Wilson criticizes Sound Transit’s choice of Constantine as CEO
King County executive candidate says ‘too many insiders taking care of each other instead of the public’
News
Board recommends Dow Constantine as new Sound Transit CEO
In his 16th year as King County executive and on the Sound Transit Board; pay could be $675,000…
Northwest
Public Health reports season’s first pediatric flu deaths in King County
Two children died in February; first pediatric flu deaths in two years
Northwest
OSPI superintendent responds to federal attempt to limit DEI programs
Chris Reykdal advises school districts not to make changes to existing policies
Business
Joann to close fabric stores in Kent, Renton and Federal Way
Part of nationwide closure of more than 500 stores after filing for bankruptcy
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King County executive’s plan to renew parks levy 6 more years
King County Council still must approve proposal to voters on August ballot
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Federal judge sentences bikini barista chain owner for tax evasion
LadyBug Espresso has locations in Kent, Auburn, Renton and other cities; failed to report $6M in revenue
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King County Metro seeks feedback about connecting buses to light rail
Agency plans to make changes in South King County as light rail opens in 2026
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King County storm damage assessment to help determine federal aid
Homeowners, business owners encouraged to report damages from windstorm
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PSE says windstorm ‘comparable to a hurricane’ with ‘unprecedented damage’
Company crews rally to restore power to thousands of customers over 5-day period
Northwest
King County Executive Dow Constantine won’t run for reelection in 2025
To give up position after 16 years; King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci to seek seat
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King County Elections emphasizes safety, security in voting process
Office issues news release in response to ballot drop box fires in Vancouver, Portland
News
King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 5 general election
About 1.4 million ballots sent out; King County Elections projects 82% turnout
Northwest
Judge sentences ex-King County guard for bribery to allow drugs into jail
Gets eight years, six months for taking $5,000 bribe to provide drugs to inmates
News
Green River Killer booked into King County jail after state prison transfer
Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate ‘potentially related cases’
News
Congressional District 8 incumbent Schrier to face Goers in November
Democrat Schrier winning primary with 51% of vote; Republican Goers at 44% to each advance
Northwest
Fire authorities offer free CPR training, career fair Saturday, July 13
Event open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent
Business
Several King County grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale list
See the entire list, which includes Safeway, QFC and Haggen stores.