Northwest
WA ports await sharp drop in cargo over tariff battle
President’s standoff with China is expected to stifle the flow of goods.
Northwest
WA Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45
The increase would take effect on Oct. 1, 2025.
News
Man who killed four in Renton crash sentenced to over 17 years in prison
The prosecutor reported that Chase Jones was traveling at 112 mph when he crashed into the victims.
Northwest
King County fingerprint ID levy is passing at the polls
Election results: The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.
Sports
WIAA sanctions girls flag football for high schools
Updates from assembly include transfer portal and rules for transgender athletes.
News
FEMA denies funds to WA for damage caused by 2024 ‘bomb cyclone’
Gov. Bob Ferguson says federal funds are needed to address $34 million in damage caused by the storm,…
News
SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of voters
Congressman reports law could cost Washingtonians over $361 million just to register to vote.
Northwest
King County budget deficit could bring big consequences
A new Senate bill related to property taxes is seen as one way to mitigate the effects.
Northwest
How to delete genetic data from 23andMe
Washington state residents have a right to genetic data privacy and ability to request data deletion.
Northwest
New catalytic converter law aimed at deterring theft in WA
The new law also creates specific and real penalties for people who don’t follow the rules.
Sports
Hall of Fame-worthy ballpark eats at T-Mobile Park in 2025
The Mariners Menu Preview Day brought local cuisine and legendary baseball dedications to the 2025 season, with opening…
News
Board recommends Dow Constantine as new Sound Transit CEO
In his 16th year as King County executive and on the Sound Transit Board; pay could be $675,000…
Northwest
Fingerprint ID levy to go before King County voters in April special election
The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.
News
How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state
“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Life
What we talk about, or not, when talking about death
Puget Sound area organizations and businesses strive to normalize the topic of dying.
News
Small businesses brace for higher minimum wage in King County
New wage for unincorporated areas went into effect Jan. 1, but the rules are still being determined.
News
Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8 months for murder
A jury convicted him in June 2024 for second-degree murder after shooting Jesse Sarey in 2019
Northwest
Funds are running out to help vacate drug possession charges
King County Department of Public Defense urges people with simple drug possession charges to use its free resources.
News
Eastside Fire & Rescue crew dispatched to help fight Palisades fire
The crew is part of a caravan that began heading south on Jan. 9 and includes firefighters and…
Northwest
Where will all the waste go? King County’s only landfill expected to be completely full by 2040
Cedar Hills Regional Landfill receives about 1 million tons of waste a year.