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Actions taken at Monday’s King County Council meeting

At Monday’s Council meeting, Councilmembers: --Proclaimed the month of January Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Month in…

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Public invited to help celebrate legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | King County

King County and its employees invites the public to join the County THIS THURSDAY for its annual celebration…

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King County Council meeting highlights | Jan. 11-15

An ordinance relating to the composition and duties of the communities of opportunity interim governance group with respect…

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Senate transportation committe agenda | Olypmpia

SB 6152 - Modifying the operation of the Interstate 405 express toll lanes. (If measure is referred to…

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Numerous initiatives filed with Secretary of State

As Washington lawmakers prepare to open their session on Monday, the people’s process of writing laws by initiative…

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Man found shot and killed in Burien parking lot | King County Sheriff’s Office

If you have information about this crime, call the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-296-3311.

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Council approves appointment of Carlyle and Frame to fill vacancies in the State Legislature | King County

The Metropolitan King County Council gave their unanimous support to the appointments of Reuven Carlyle and Noel Frame…

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A look into the week of Jan. 11 for the King County Council

The following is upcoming meeting highlights for the King County Council.

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Ecology releases draft rule to cap carbon pollution

A proposed rule would set Washington’s first-ever limits on carbon pollution, acting to help slow climate change and…

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Special dates scheduled for 45th annual spring plant sale | Lake Wilderness Arboretum

The dates for Lake Wilderness Arboretum’s 45th Annual Spring Plant Sale are April 29 and 30 this year,…

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CenturyLink should pay maximum $11.5M penalty for six-hour 911 outage, public comment open | Attorney General

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson urges the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to reject a proposed settlement…

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Monthly employment data and unemployment rate conference calls scheduled | Employment Security Department

In 2016, the Employment Security Department will release monthly employment data and unemployment rates at 10 a.m. on…

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Calls for stronger open meetings law as part of 2016 legislative agenda | Attorney General

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced his proposed bipartisan legislation to increase transparency in government by…

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Busy weekend of roadwork starts tonight | State Route 18

Beginning tonight, Jan. 8, work on two major Puget Sound area roadways will affect traffic on the Eastside…

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UPDATE | 21 year old from Maple Valley dies in head on

The Washington State Patrol reports that Madison Zappone Casey, 21, from Maple Valley died from injuries caused from…

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Head on collision on state Route 169 due to icy conditions | Washington State Patrol

The Washington State Patrol released information that around 7:30 a.m. yesterday, Jan. 6, a head on collision happened…

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Cougar hunting seasons closed | Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

State wildlife managers are reminding hunters that cougar-hunting seasons closed in several areas of the state at dusk…

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Legislative short session kicks off Monday | Olympia

The state Legislature rings in the 2016 regular session Monday under the capitol dome in Olympia.

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Enumclaw man among nine charged with attempted child rape | Prosecutor’s Office

The Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office has charged nine suspects with attempted child rape, including a 48-year-old Enumclaw man.

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Keep your family safe, child safety tips from the King County Sheriff’s Office

Most parents want to educate their children about crime and safety, but they don’t know how. Remember, you…