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…
Life
Ukraine’s most prestigious dancers bring ‘The Nutcracker’ to South King County
On Sunday, Dec. 22, the Grand Kyiv Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will showcase the most prestigious ballet dancers from…
Sports
Proposals seek new rules for transgender athletes in WA schools
Other proposals target student-athlete transfer rules and girls flag football.
News
Two teens arrested in connection to South King County robberies
Suspected vehicle was located at Federal Way apartment complex.
Northwest
Working toward justice for the missing and murdered in Washington
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Task Force Summit highlights progress as well as shortcomings.
Northwest
Thousands of firearm sales on hold in WA amid system crash
Washington state courts’ computer systems have been down for nearly two weeks, disrupting the operation of local courts…
Business
King County veteran selected to national business-growth program
In October, South King County-based company Cascadia Global Security was chosen to be part of the 2024-2025 CEOcircle…
Life
Veteran services throughout South King County
When it comes to local services for veterans and their families, the King County Veterans Program (KCVP) can…
News
Adam Smith and Kim Schrier will retain Congress seats | Election 2024
Smith represents the 9th Congressional District and Schrier represents the 8th Congressional District.
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Entenman and Stearns lead in 47th District | Election 2024
The district includes Kent, Covington and Auburn.