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King County health officer directs residents to use face coverings
At indoor public settings, outdoors where social distancing is difficult
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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.
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80-degree heat wave incoming for Puget Sound this weekend
Officials reminded people to keep a safe distance from others, on what may be the warmest days so…
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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…
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COVID-19 budget woes hit King County
Several critical programs are facing significant shortfalls.
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Federal Way woman is first patient in COVID-19 clinical drug trial
‘I’m so, so grateful I got my life back’
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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.
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Wind, warm temperatures raise weekend wildfire risk
Temperatures could reach the mid-80s, with gusts of wind up to 25 mph.
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As Washington state slowly reopens, dark clouds hover over budget
A new report warns there may be billions of dollars less for programs and services in coming years.
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Driver cited for going 115 mph on I-5 in Kent
High speeds on uptick with less traffic on highways
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Phased reopening in WA: Golf but no haircuts yet
Barber shops, hair salons and limited restaurant dining coming next month.
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$1.4 million unclaimed Lotto ticket bought in Auburn expires May 21
82 high-value prizes totaling more than $5.7 million currently unclaimed
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$2.25 million settlement reached in King County shooting lawsuit
Family of MiChance Dunlap-Gittens will receive money and an apology from county.
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Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County
Further confirmation that social distancing measures have reduced transmission
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Report shows racial disparities in COVID-19 cases and deaths in King County
Higher rates in south Seattle and South King County.
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Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order through May 31
Officials urge the public to continue social distancing.
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Oil war and Covid-19 lead to lower prices at the gas pump
A gallon of regular gasoline in King County is $1 less than it was this time last year.
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COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says
A new report by Kirkland-based INRIX examines the trend.
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Man faces murder charge in Kent strangulation of woman
Incident began as vehicle-train collision
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Gov. Inslee to extend stay-home order
He said he will lay out a clearer timeline for a phased reopening of the state Friday.