Northwest
WA directs state dollars to food banks as SNAP funding cliff nears
Washington state will give food banks $2.2 million per week as they deal with the potential end of…
Northwest
Man accused of vandalizing WA Capitol undergoes mental health evaluation
A Washington man suspected of breaking into and vandalizing the state Capitol is undergoing a mental health evaluation,…
Letters to the Editor
Measure 8201 lets WA invest long-term care funds wisely
Whether you support the Long-Term Care Trust Fund or not, it’s critical that we manage its reserves wisely.…
Northwest
Hammer-wielding vandal damages WA Capitol in late-night break-in
Auburn man, 29, accused of lighting fires, tipping over statues and breaking glass inside the building.
Northwest
‘Stay out of Seattle’: WA leaders tell Trump troops aren’t needed
Local officials fear Seattle could be the next city to see a deployment
News
Prepare for southbound I-405 closures this weekend
There will be a full closure of I-405 southbound this weekend.
Northwest
Western states form vaccine alliance as Florida plans to end vaccine mandates
The Democratic governors of California, Oregon and Washington said Sept. 3 they are forming an alliance to coordinate…
Northwest
Homelessness still rising in Washington, state data shows
Homelessness is still on the rise in Washington, but data collected by the state Department of Commerce shows…
Northwest
WA ‘will not be bullied or intimidated,’ Ferguson tells Bondi
Governor responds to a letter from U.S. attorney general warning the state over its ‘sanctuary’ immigration policies.
Life
Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library
The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes…
News
Southbound I-405 to close this week for construction
There will be a full closure of southbound I-405 this week.
Northwest
New Washington state laws that took effect July 27
Housing, policing and diaper changes are among the areas that the legislation covers.
Northwest
Immigration arrests surged last month in Washington
Newly revealed arrest records offer the clearest look yet at how Trump’s immigration crackdown is unfolding
Opinion
Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future | Guest column
As Maanha Nasir of Snoqualmie took the stage at last month’s National Civics Bee state championship, she spoke…
News
Fourth of July weekend weather in King County
Expect mostly sunny and warm weather for the Fourth of July weekend in the Puget Sound region. Below…
Health
limjaro Surfaces in a Cultural Pivot From Rapid Weight Loss to Sustainable Change
In the quest for effective weight management, many individuals find themselves overwhelmed by the multitude of diet trends,…
News
I-405 overnight closures June 30 to July 2; detour runs through Renton
I-405 northbound will experience closures overnight this week.