News
Maple Valley Highway near I-405 partially closed due to mudslide
The westbound lane on Maple Valley Highway/SR-169 is closed east of the Renton Community Center.
News
Green River levee breach impacts small areas of Kent, Renton and Tukwila
Levee breach video released; evacuation notice lifted Monday evening by King County
News
Both directions of SR 167 closed in Kent and Auburn due to flooding
The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that both directions of State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn…
Northwest
Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding
As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond…
News
Major Cedar River flooding beats 1990 record
Public sandbag station hauls, flooded roadways, rushing tree trunks, a beaver caught in the current and a mad-dash…
News
Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding
The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.
Northwest
WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge
A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified…
Northwest
Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps
Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and…
Business
King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors
Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.
Northwest
Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.
News
King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025
Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far…
Northwest
Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive
Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial
Northwest
Muckleshoot Tribe hosts national MMIP coordinator gathering
MMIP refers to “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People,” an ongoing international crisis that has inspired tribal leaders from…
News
Woman sentenced for $200K shoplifting spree in King County
She received a mental health sentencing alternative.
Northwest
Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents
As part of the Be Flood Ready campaign, all King County residents are eligible for free sandbag materials…
Northwest
Northwest Battle Buddies help veterans with PTSD
Shannon Walker was a professional dog trainer for years when a veteran named Kevin W. came to her…
Northwest
King County courthouse dog retires after 10 years of service
On Oct. 21, a beloved, four-legged member of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office team officially retired after…
Life
Underrated horror films for Halloween night
Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing…
Northwest
WA directs state dollars to food banks as SNAP funding cliff nears
Washington state will give food banks $2.2 million per week as they deal with the potential end of…
Business
Exit Sandman: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closes 6 locations
Last remaining The Rock in the area is located in Auburn.