Tens of thousands of people across Seattle and King County will soon benefit from better integration of Metro and Sound Transit service that connects more riders to expanded light-rail service.
Seattle City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw and Metropolitan King County Council Vice Chair Rod Dembowski introduced a resolution to the Seattle-King County Board of Health today to call for a coordinated local response to improve King County’s compliance with State law that requires domestic violence offenders surrender their firearms when they have protection orders issued against them.
Working with partner cities, staff from Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) will be going door to door on weekends starting April 2 to inform residents about the benefits of pet licensing and ensure that pets are properly licensed.
All too frequently we read in the paper or hear on the news about a pedestrian who has been struck by a train and killed or seriously injured. And then we ask ourselves, how can that happen?
Secretary of State Kim Wyman has released the final candidate list for Washington’s 2016 Presidential Primary, including four Republicans and two Democrats.
At 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19, residents will get their first chance to experience light rail service to Capitol Hill and the University of Washington, with festivities including live music, DJs and family-friendly activities. For information about free opening day light rail tickets and station activities see www.ulink2016.org.
Space is available until filled for the King County Sheriff ’s Office police academy in Maple Valley and Covington.
• On March 6 officers were pulling into the City Hall parking lot when they noticed someone walking around near the bushes behind the building. According to the police report, the subject attempted to hide a drug baggy.
• On March 4 officers responded to reports of an abandoned vehicle parked on the side of the road for more than 24 hours. According to the police report, the vehicle was removed.
Back in January when the Tahoma School District Boundary Committee was selected, they knew they had a big project in front of them.
Nick Gennaralli and Colton Egbert, Tahoma high school students, organized a 5K fundraiser for their friend Tyler Ghosn who died last year after a four year battle with cancer.
Some people are attacking volunteers for getting involved in local issues. This is a tactic that serves to scare the public. Don’t request public records from the city – the mayor might be upset that you are questioning her. The staff might complain that you are taking their time.
Auburn resident Benjamin David Canty, was arraigned Monday and entered a not guilty plea to two counts of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes.
Jennifer McPherson, a kindergarten teacher at Covington Elementary School in Kent, was awarded a $250 New Classroom Start Up Grant from Northwest Professional Educators.
Everyone was taught the “three R’s” in school. Starting this spring, drivers who use southbound Interstate 5 between Tukwila and Federal Way will learn a new meaning for that phrase – replace, repave and resurface.
Cedar Grove, a local , family-owned company that has been supporting this region’s recycling efforts since 1938, will award a $2500 scholarship to a graduating senior at Tahoma High School in 2016 for the fourth year.
Washington state’s wolf population continued to grow last year and added at least four new packs, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) annual survey. By the end of 2015, the state was home to at least 90 wolves, 18 packs, and eight breeding pairs.
The Interstate 405 express toll lanes will be free and open to all drivers on nights, weekends, and six major holidays starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 18, the Washington State Department of Transportation announced today.
Many Washington State drivers are unaware that driving in the left lane for extended periods of time can be against the law. The left lane is designed to operate as a passing lane. In order to combat this problem, Chief John R. Batiste announced the Washington State Patrol, (WSP) will conduct a statewide emphasis patrol beginning March 16, through March 18, to bring increased awareness to the left lane law.
A wind storm brought gusts of up to 76 miles-per-hour Sunday knocking out power to more than 200,000 Western Washington residents. The storm caused major damage, knocking down trees and killing at least one person in Seattle.
