News
Slower is safer: Steps to increase traffic safety in South King County
11-mile corridor has a high number of collisions, many of them fatal.
Northwest
New catalytic converter law aimed at deterring theft in WA
The new law also creates specific and real penalties for people who don’t follow the rules.
Sports
Hall of Fame-worthy ballpark eats at T-Mobile Park in 2025
The Mariners Menu Preview Day brought local cuisine and legendary baseball dedications to the 2025 season, with opening…
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
Fingerprint ID levy to go before King County voters in April special election
The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.
News
How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state
“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
News
Local refugees rally for more support in Olympia
The demonstration was organized by the New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research (NAAPR).
Life
What we talk about, or not, when talking about death
Puget Sound area organizations and businesses strive to normalize the topic of dying.
News
WA residents urged to donate blood due to ‘code red’ low levels
Four consecutive days of emergency low blood supplies has led to shortages needed for transfusions and treatment.
News
Small businesses brace for higher minimum wage in King County
New wage for unincorporated areas went into effect Jan. 1, but the rules are still being determined.
News
Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8 months for murder
A jury convicted him in June 2024 for second-degree murder after shooting Jesse Sarey in 2019
News
Costco union workers rally outside shareholder meeting
The Costco Teamsters say they will strike if an agreement isn’t reached by Jan. 31.
News
Renton hosts south KC march for reproductive rights and more
During the numerous Women’s March and People’s March over the weekend, a group of protesters rang bells and…
Northwest
Funds are running out to help vacate drug possession charges
King County Department of Public Defense urges people with simple drug possession charges to use its free resources.
Northwest
Where will all the waste go? King County’s only landfill expected to be completely full by 2040
Cedar Hills Regional Landfill receives about 1 million tons of waste a year.
Northwest
New Washington state laws taking effect in Jan. 2025
New restrictions on cosmetics tested on animals, tougher penalties for negligent drivers, requirements for hospitals to offer drugs…
Sports
Junior college sports landscape could see some serious changes
Court ruling in Tennessee could affect NCAA eligibility for Washington athletes.
Northwest
The mountain is out and it tells cold deadly tales
Data shows that since 2007, Mount Rainier has become the second most dangerous National Park in the winter.
Sports
Holiday sports: Here’s what I’m watching | Bench Talk with Ben Ray
The NBA slate of games was the thing to watch on Christmas. But now the NFL wants some…
Northwest
Invasive ‘murder hornets’ found in WA have been eradicated
The hunt for invasive “murder hornets” is over in Washington and the rest of the U.S. after three…