News
King County Council candidate responds to criticism over 2010 arrest for school bus threats
Ubax Gardheere is running in District 9.
Northwest
Des Moines man, 19, charged in fatal shooting of Federal Way father near Alki Beach
Tilorae Shepherd, 22, died at the scene of the shooting on June 28.
News
Governor lifts restrictions, but health officials warn the pandemic is not over
As of June 30, bar-goers are able to stand shoulder-to-shoulder and diners can sit at restaurant tables that…
News
Thousands of PSE customers lose power during heat wave
Thousands of people in Western Washington lost power over the weekend as power demand spiked during a historic…
News
Governor extends some protections for Washington renters
Under a new order, landlords can only evict a tenant if they refuse to seek help through a…
News
Hot housing market forces out many first-time homebuyers
Housing experts concerned about the long-term impacts on generational wealth.
News
Vaccination data reveals disparities among regions and race
South King County and certain minority groups are far behind on COVID-19 vaccine goals.
News
King County to lift indoor mask mandate on June 29
About 1.3 million county residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series.
Sports
Gambling Commission OKs pacts with tribes for sports betting
Agreements with 15 tribes await approval by the governor and the feds.
Sports
Maple Valley Cricket Club hosts its first youth cricket league
The Maple Valley Cricket Club hosted its first youth cricket league the first weekend in June and invited…
Life
Nonprofit to host birthday party for girls aging out of the foster care system
Eileen & Callie’s Place is hosting Celebrate 18!, a celebration and resource event, Saturday, July 17.
Northwest
Washington can expect a warmer, drier summer – and more wildfires
The threat of wildfires in much of Washington state is expected to be above average this summer as…
Northwest
Eye of the bee-holder: Urban beekeeping buzzes in the Pacific Northwest
How a young man on-track to become a doctor found his calling in an ancient trade.
Northwest
As vax rates ease in WA, here come the prizes — including $1 million
Incentives range from big cash drawings to sports tickets and tuition. Drawings start next week.
Northwest
Washington no longer on pace to beat June 30 vaccine goal
Reaching 70% of adults with at least one shot would trigger the state to drop most COVID-19 restrictions.
News
Backyard cottages might offer a partial solution to King County’s housing problem
Some cities are embracing the solution better than others.
News
WA firefighters brace for potentially busy weekend
Washington state Department of Natural Resources firefighters were preparing for what could have been a busy Memorial Day…
News
She couldn’t breathe: Child dies from asthma attack at Renton medical clinic
Family of Kaloni Bolton, 12, seeks answers as to why staff couldn’t treat her.
News
King County health officer issues directive urging continued use of face masks
Effort needed to slow the spread of COVID-19
News
Should you keep masking up if you’re vaccinated?
Think about it, says King County’s top doctor.