Business <p>Jordon Marshelle Barrett was inspired to create her South King County-based non-profit The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project after a horseback riding retreat in Roy, Washington. Courtesy photo.</p>

New equine nonprofit will foster healing horsepower

The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project is raising funds to provide equestrian experiences for local kids in the foster care system.

By Bailey Josie • January 17, 2026 5:30 am
Sports Jaxon Smith-Njigba had at least 72 receiving yards in all but one game this season, including 84 in the finale at San Francisco. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images

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Northwest From left to right: Rep. Travis Couture, Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. June Robinson, and Rep. Timm Ormsby speak during the general fund budget panel at the 2026 legislative session preview Jan. 9. Photo by Cassie Diamond

What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session

By Cassie Diamond, Ayeda Masood, and Annika Hauer, WNPA Foundation


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Leesa Manion seeks reelection as King County Prosecuting Attorney

Defeated Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell in November 2022

By Steve Hunter • January 14, 2026 1:46 pm
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US Marshals alert public of fraudulent court order scams

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By Steve Hunter • January 6, 2026 10:23 am
King County Flood Patrol members Thomas Bannister (left) and Seth Ballhorn on their patrol route, Dec. 9, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Sound Publishing) Northwest
Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood...

“This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.

By Grace Gorenflo • January 8, 2026 9:04 am
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Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington

After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme and if…

By Drew Dotson • January 5, 2026 1:38 pm
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Puget Sound Energy electric, natural gas rates go up

Roughly a 12% hike for electric customers and 7% for natural gas customers

By Steve Hunter • January 2, 2026 11:20 am
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New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan....

Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • January 1, 2026 5:12 am

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Bloodworks does mobile donation drives to help community members donate more conveniently, like this event at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way on Dec. 18. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing News
Floods lead to shortage in local blood bank supply

For those looking to help in the aftermath of the floods in South King County and beyond, donating blood is…

By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 23, 2025 8:58 am
The Enumclaw transfer station is accepting flood debris on weekends though Jan. 11, 2026. File photo News
King County accepting flood debris for free

Three stations will take your garbage and yard waste on weekends through Jan. 11.

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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.

By Benjamin Ray • December 19, 2025 12:35 pm
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Seattle is one game away from the World Series as the ALCS heads back to Toronto.

By Benjamin Ray • October 18, 2025 10:50 am
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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.

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