Northwest <p>An AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage in 2019. (Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office)</p>

WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge

A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault...

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 4, 2025 12:21 pm


Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive

Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial

By Steve Hunter • November 25, 2025 5:58 pm
Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • November 29, 2025 5:12 am
King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025

Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far this year

By Steve Hunter • November 26, 2025 11:35 am
Christmas in Washington Concert Series returns

This year features Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas.

November 26, 2025 10:27 am
BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union

When completed, company will have 1.74 million members and assets of $33 billion

By Steve Hunter • November 19, 2025 11:55 am
Angela Donaldson with her parents, Kevin and Laurie Hauglie. Sponsored
Legacy, resilience and the power of community: Planning for the...

A third-generation insurance family plans for succession, ensuring stability for clients

By Kevin Hauglie Agency • December 2, 2025 7:30 am

Angela Donaldson with her parents, Kevin and Laurie Hauglie. Sponsored
December 2, 2025 7:30 am
Lumin Laundry owners and staff gathered with the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon cutting at their grand opening. Photo courtesy Lumin Laundry. Sponsored
November 17, 2025 6:00 am
100 small business owners in King County will receive Comcast RISE grant packages to help them grow, innovate and strengthen their local community. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
August 19, 2025 1:30 pm
Every Saturday this summer, the De La Soil team will offer a three-course wood-fired menu on the patio at Copperworks Kenmore. Courtesy Copperworks Sponsored
July 7, 2025 6:00 am