New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan....
Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.
Puget Sound Energy electric, natural gas rates go up
Roughly a 12% hike for electric customers and 7% for natural gas customers
King County accepting flood debris for free
Three stations will take your garbage and yard waste on weekends through Jan. 11.
Tenants’ rights and resources following floods
Washington state law has protections for tenants.
Three takeaways from Seattle’s historic night
The Seahawks rallied in one of the most impressive comebacks in franchise history. Here’s what stands out.
Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts
In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.
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.
Green River levee breach impacts small areas of Kent, Renton...
Levee breach video released; evacuation notice lifted Monday evening by King County
Both directions of SR 167 closed in Kent and Auburn...
The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that both directions of State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn are closed…
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Major Cedar River flooding beats 1990 record
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Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding
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King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025
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Woman sentenced for $200K shoplifting spree in King County
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King County Prosecutor implements 30-day case filing policy
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No Kings rallies set for Oct. 18
Suarez delivers Mariners salvation with eighth inning slam
Seattle is one game away from the World Series as the ALCS heads back to Toronto.
ALCS: Scherzer and Giménez take down Mariners in Game 4
After leading 2-0 heading home to T-Mobile Park, the Mariners and Blue Jays are level.
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Jays came to play: Toronto blows out Mariners
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Stayin’ Alive: Seattle advances to the ALCS after 15 inning...
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Heroics from Jorge Polanco and Julio Rodriguez lead M’s past...
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Mariners’ offense falls flat in extras as they lose ALDS...
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Seattle Mariners host public scrimmage ahead of postseason
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Seattle Seahawks chemistry looks to provide additional edge in 2025
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Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary
For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought ice and…
King County Parks Levy is a critical investment in WA’s...
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Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future |...
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Without an independent judiciary, our rights are compromised | Guest...
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Jury service is the cornerstone of democratic participation | Guest...
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LA’s wildfires must spark change in our neck of the...
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Thoughts on Memorial Day and the ultimate sacrifice | Brunell
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Legislature back in session next week | Cartoon
Army Corps assists King County with Green River levee breach
Reduces water flow from Hanson Dam; provides personnel support; super sacks
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 to ongoing…
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WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge
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Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps
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Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
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Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive
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Muckleshoot Tribe hosts national MMIP coordinator gathering
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Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents
