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Mercer Island student dies from lacrosse injury

Mercer Island High School (MIHS) administrators informed the community on June 7 of the loss of one of…

King County Transportation District board members met May 27 to discuss amendments to a proposed 0.1% sales tax. Screenshot

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King County Transportation District nears finalizing new sales tax

Board members agree cities should receive a portion of the $100 million in expected revenue, but are now…

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The burst white liquor tank is seen at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington, on May 26, 2026.

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Final 2 victims recovered from site of southwest WA mill implosion

The two remaining victims who went missing after a chemical tank implosion in Longview, Washington earlier this week…

Onlookers observe high flood levels outside Renton Library, December 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Local businesses urged to apply for federal flood funds by June 10

In the wake of the damage caused by the Dec. 2026 atmospheric rivers and flooding, it is important…

The burst white liquor tank is seen at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington, on May 26, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Longview Fire Department)

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Confirmed death toll rises to 2 from chemical tank blast in Longview

The death toll from the May 26 chemical tank rupture at a mill in southwest Washington has climbed…

Shannon Hartfield with guns and cash. COURTESY PHOTOS, U.S. DOJ

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Jury convicts Kent man of 17 felonies during robbery spree

A jury convicted a 26-year-old Kent man May 26 of 17 felonies related to a string of armed…

Many public transportation options are available for those looking to avoid street traffic during the World Cup. Pictured: Crowds board the Sound Transit Link Light Rail at Star Lake station. File photo

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Road construction will be limited during World Cup to aid traffic

The Washington State Department of Transportation will be restricting and limiting work on several major construction projects during…

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The outside of Henry M. Jackson High School on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington.

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Washington reforms that could tackle teacher sexual abuse

WA was the first to enact “Don’t Pass the Trash” legislation two decades ago.

A bag of items from the front lines of the Ukraine War, including a Russian drone. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Federal Way officials help Ukrainian woman visit mother before her death

When Iryna Kornychuk learned that her mother had cancer and didn’t have much time, she wasn’t sure if…

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A reported DUI crash in 2024 along State Route 900 in Renton.

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Deaths on Washington roads drop again

In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year in…

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Bothell officer-involved shooting under investigation

A Bothell Police Department (BPD) officer-involved shooting occurred in the early morning of May 19 in a 7-Eleven…

Shea Caross holds a sign in support of keeping Bothell High School’s school resource officer Officer Ware during a walkout in protest of the school board’s vote to not renew the contract for his position at the school on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Bothell High School students walk out in support of resource officer program

About 200 students attended the protest Monday after the Northshore school board voted to end the program last…

King County shooting victims visual. Courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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Quarter one King County fatal shooting victims in single digits

For the first time since 2017, fatal shooting victims for quarter one of the year were in the…

A rock lands near the seal. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Hawaii

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Covington man faces charge for throwing rock at Hawaiian monk seal

A 38-year-old Covington man faces a federal criminal complaint charge for allegedly harassing and attempting to harass an…

A homeless camp prior to crews cleaned it up in Mill Creek Canyon in Kent. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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King County homelessness program’s fate is unclear amid financial problems

The King County Council is demanding action in correcting the $45 million budget deficit of the King County…

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Mission Africa staff and digital navigation program participants at the 2025 program celebration.

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Nonprofit left with $300k bill in blame-game between state and contractor

Federal Way-based nonprofit Mission Africa has been left scrambling to make up for over $300,000 of promised reimbursement…

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Body of Bothell man located on Mount Pugh

The body of a 34-year-old Bothell man who was reported missing on May 10 was located a few…

The map shows the location of the Grand Connection Crossing and the land within the Tax Increment Area. Photo provided by King County

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Bellevue’s Grand Connection Crossing gets county assistance

King County will be helping the city of Bellevue build a vehicle-free crossing over I-405 through a 25-year…

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Legislative races to watch in WA

This year’s primary is Aug. 4, with the top two candidates advancing to the general election. Election Day…

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More I-405 closures May 11-18

All lanes of northbound I-405 will be closed this weekend and overnight during the week.