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Northwest <p>New King County Executive Girmay Zahilay speaks after his Nov. 25 swearing in during a County Council meeting in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County</p>

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

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By Steve Hunter • November 25, 2025 5:58 pm
Business Courtesy Photo, BECU

BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union

By Steve Hunter
Northwest Courtesy Photo, King County Elections

King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 4 general election

By Steve Hunter
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Hammer-wielding vandal damages WA Capitol in late-night break-in
By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • October 6, 2025 4:30 pm

Auburn man, 29, accused of lighting fires, tipping over statues and breaking glass inside the building.

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Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown speaks at a press conference alongside Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and other local officials on Monday, Sept. 29 at Seattle City Hall. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)
‘Stay out of Seattle’: WA leaders tell Trump...
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • September 29, 2025 4:32 pm

Local officials fear Seattle could be the next city to see a deployment

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Gov. Bob Ferguson makes remarks during a press conference at the state Capitol in Olympia, on Aug. 19, responding to a letter he received the previous week from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, threatening to withhold federal funding if the state does not change its approach cooperating on federal immigration enforcement. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)
WA ‘will not be bullied or intimidated,’ Ferguson...
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • August 20, 2025 3:01 pm

Governor responds to a letter from U.S. attorney general warning the state over its ‘sanctuary’ immigration policies.

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Free Discover Passes for state parks available at...
August 12, 2025 11:05 am

The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes binoculars, and guidebooks.

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ICE enforcement in January in New York. COURTESY PHOTO, ICE
Immigration arrests surged last month in Washington
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • July 23, 2025 11:50 am

Newly revealed arrest records offer the clearest look yet at how Trump’s immigration crackdown is unfolding

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King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Council
King County Council adopts ‘Welcoming’ motion for immigrants
By Steve Hunter • July 16, 2025 4:26 pm

Council responds to Trump administration ‘sowing fear across the country through brutal, unjust persecution’

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Courtesy File Photo, South King Fire
King County to expand flood outreach after Texas...
By Steve Hunter • July 8, 2025 5:08 pm

Flood Control District Board votes to increase education, early warnings and community engagement

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This insignia will be on King County Park Rangers’ uniforms, vehicles, and mountain bikes. Inage courtesy King County
New King county park rangers to begin patrolling...
June 6, 2025 11:50 am

Council members hope the increased presence of officials will deter break-ins at trailheads.

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Kshama Sawant says she is running against Adam Smith, D-Bellevue, next year for the 9th District Congressional seat. COURTESY PHOTO, Kshama Sawant
Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant to challenge Adam Smith
By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • June 3, 2025 12:35 pm

Announces run in 2026 election for 9th District Congressional seat

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The state Capitol on April 18. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)
New state law directs $100M in grants toward...
By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • May 20, 2025 4:25 pm

Gov. Ferguson signs bill that provides local sales tax option

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Leesa Manion. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in...
By Steve Hunter • April 29, 2025 4:45 pm

Lowest numbers in first quarter since 2021 for shots fired, shot injuries and homicides

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6-cent gas tax hike central to new transportation...
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • April 23, 2025 12:40 pm

The tax would also rise in the future to account for inflation

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Fifth case of measles in state identified in...
By Public Health – Seattle & King County • April 22, 2025 5:30 pm

Traveled through Sea-Tac Airport and visited Seattle Children’s Hospital

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Potential exposure to measles from traveler at Sea-Tac...
By Steve Hunter • April 18, 2025 11:15 am

Canadian resident traveled April 6-7 through airport; stayed at Tukwila hotel

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Courtesy Photo, State of Washington
Democrats in Washington Legislature reveal sweeping new tax...
By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • April 16, 2025 11:30 am

It cobbles together a range of hikes, including on businesses, capital gains and property

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Permit requirement for gun purchases clears state Senate
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • April 16, 2025 11:15 am

The Legislature has never come closer to implementing the policy, which about 12 other states have in place.

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Measles case identified in King County adult
By Steve Hunter • April 11, 2025 1:01 pm

4th case in state in 2025; Public Health – Seattle & King County says minimal risk to public from case

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Sound Transit Board officially hires Dow Constantine as...
By Steve Hunter • March 28, 2025 10:37 am

Annual salary starts at $450,000 which chances each year for high pay hikes

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John Wilson. COURTESY PHOTO
Wilson criticizes Sound Transit’s choice of Constantine as...
By Steve Hunter • March 25, 2025 11:40 am

King County executive candidate says ‘too many insiders taking care of each other instead of the public’

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Courtesy Photo, State of Washington
Major boost to special education funding gets Washington...
By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • March 13, 2025 10:12 am

The bipartisan bill calls for the state to funnel about $2 billion more to schools over four years.

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