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Ubax Gardheere, 2021 candidate for the 9th District seat of the Metropolitan King County Council, poses for a photo at Cedar River Park in Renton. Photo by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing

King County Council candidate responds to criticism over 2010 arrest for school bus threats

Ubax Gardheere is running in District 9.

Ubax Gardheere, 2021 candidate for the 9th District seat of the Metropolitan King County Council, poses for a photo at Cedar River Park in Renton. Photo by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing
Garbage at the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill in Maple Valley. FILE PHOTO

King County Councilmember proposes waste-to-energy alternative to Cedar Hills Landfill

Reagan Dunn proposed a long-term pathway to transition before the landfill reaches capacity in 2040.

Garbage at the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill in Maple Valley. FILE PHOTO
In this 2019 file photo, Puget Sound Energy product development manager John Dooley stands in front of one of four units at the Glacier Battery Storage Project in northwest Washington state. (Sound Publishing file photo)

Washington state utility moratorium receives final extension

A final extension of the Washington state utility moratorium was announced last week, meaning the ban on shut-offs will expire on Sept. 30. A press… Continue reading

In this 2019 file photo, Puget Sound Energy product development manager John Dooley stands in front of one of four units at the Glacier Battery Storage Project in northwest Washington state. (Sound Publishing file photo)
In a Twitter post by WSDOT about 10:30 a.m. Wed., July 7: A vehicle is seen on the shoulder after previously blocking the right lane on northbound SR 167 at South 277th St.

Traffic conditions for King County

Here is the latest traffic news for King County as of Wednesday, July 7, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. Blocking incidents As… Continue reading

  • Jul 7, 2021
In a Twitter post by WSDOT about 10:30 a.m. Wed., July 7: A vehicle is seen on the shoulder after previously blocking the right lane on northbound SR 167 at South 277th St.

Expect temps to reach the mid-80s this week | Weather report July 6-10

Today (July 6): Sunny with a high of 83 °F and a low of 59 °F tonight. Wednesday (July 7): Partly cloudy with a high… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2021
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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.

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Kristina Williams Kaloni Bolton, 12, died from an asthma attack after waiting over an hour for help at an urgent care center in Renton.

Lawsuit filed for girl who died while waiting for care

Claims against Valley Medical Center allege racial discrimination and medical negligence.

Kristina Williams Kaloni Bolton, 12, died from an asthma attack after waiting over an hour for help at an urgent care center in Renton.
Auburn Police are looking for these suspects for a robbery that devolved into a shooting on Sunday, June 20. Photo courtesy Auburn Police Department.

Auburn Police seek robbery and shooting suspects

The Auburn Police Department is looking for these two suspects, who are wanted for a robbery that turned into a shooting. It appears that they… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2021
Auburn Police are looking for these suspects for a robbery that devolved into a shooting on Sunday, June 20. Photo courtesy Auburn Police Department.
An estuary of Puget Sound. Photo courtesy Washington Department of Ecology.

DOE awarding $312 million to communities for clean water projects

DOE awarding $312 million to communities for clean water projects The Washington Department of Ecology is awarding $312 million in grants and loans that could… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2021
An estuary of Puget Sound. Photo courtesy Washington Department of Ecology.
Interstate 90. Photo courtesy of Wikiwand.com.

Police bust woman for chucking bottle off overpass onto I-90

Seattle Police arrested a 40-year-old homeless woman on a charge of reckless endangerment for allegedly dropping a bottle off an overpass onto eastbound I-90 early… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2021
Interstate 90. Photo courtesy of Wikiwand.com.
A busy commute on Interstate 5 near Seattle on July 1, 2021. Photo courtesy of WSDOT

Traffic for Thursday morning

8:17 a.m.: On I-5 southbound just north of South Albro Place an earlier incident blocking the two right lanes has been cleared. 8:08 a.m.: Maintenance… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2021
A busy commute on Interstate 5 near Seattle on July 1, 2021. Photo courtesy of WSDOT
Take care for road workers this busy Independence Day weekend. Courtesy photo, WSDOT

WSDOT urges drivers to watch for work zones this holiday weekend

Staff reports: Recent collisions have severely injured or even killed state highway workers while they were serving the public — injuries and deaths that could… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2021
Take care for road workers this busy Independence Day weekend. Courtesy photo, WSDOT
Shortly after tow truck technician, David Rios, lost his leg in a collision, his employer — Chappelle’s Towing, LLC. — and Clark County Fire District 6 joined AAA Washington to create a PSA with the support of and participation from WSDOT highway crew, WSP troopers and operators from Speed’s Towing, TLC Towing & Recovery, and Triple J Towing. Photo courtesy of AAA.

In new PSA, emergency responders urge drivers to protect them, follow this law

On the eve of what is predicted to be the busiest Independence Day Holiday ever for road trips, AAA Washington — in partnership with Clark… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2021
Shortly after tow truck technician, David Rios, lost his leg in a collision, his employer — Chappelle’s Towing, LLC. — and Clark County Fire District 6 joined AAA Washington to create a PSA with the support of and participation from WSDOT highway crew, WSP troopers and operators from Speed’s Towing, TLC Towing & Recovery, and Triple J Towing. Photo courtesy of AAA.

Transit returning to full capacity

Riders soon will have more public transportation options as buses, trains and ferries in the Puget Sound region return to full capacity and open all… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2021
This photo from WSDOT’s Twitter feed on June 30 shows a new attenuator and an attenuator that was damaged in a recent work zone crash.
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King County traffic report | June 30

Wednesday morning, June 30 SR 410 Eastbound - Road work on State Route 410 eastbound from milepost 13.37 near 181st Avenue East to milepost 16.7… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2021
This photo from WSDOT’s Twitter feed on June 30 shows a new attenuator and an attenuator that was damaged in a recent work zone crash.
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State seeks comment on toll rate increase options

Staff reports: The Washington State Transportation Commission has launched its public comment process as it prepares to increase toll rates on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge,… Continue reading

  • Jun 28, 2021
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Report: Apartments in the Seattle area are getting bigger

Staff reports: Apartments in the Seattle area are getting bigger, but that trend is being driven by construction in suburban cities, according to a new… Continue reading

  • Jun 28, 2021
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King County leaders propose funding to support immigrants in the region

$11.3 million proposed for citizenship application support and COVID relief to undocumented families

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Beat the heat | Safety tips from State Department of Health

Temps could break 100 degrees three consecutive days June 26-28

  • Jun 25, 2021
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Places to stay cool in King County with temps to break 100 degrees

Libraries, malls among spots to go; several cities to open cooling centers

  • Jun 24, 2021
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