New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan....
Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.
Puget Sound Energy electric, natural gas rates go up
Roughly a 12% hike for electric customers and 7% for natural gas customers
King County accepting flood debris for free
Three stations will take your garbage and yard waste on weekends through Jan. 11.
Where to go ice skating in King County
Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you will likely…
Three takeaways from Seattle’s historic night
The Seahawks rallied in one of the most impressive comebacks in franchise history. Here’s what stands out.
Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts
In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.
Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding
As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond to ongoing…
Update: I-90 reopens after debris closes portion in North Bend
UPDATE: As of 1:36 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, all lanes of eastbound I-90 have reopened at Winery Road (milepost 27),…
Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding
The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.
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King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025
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King County Prosecutor implements 30-day case filing policy
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King County Council District 3 candidate Q&As | Election 2025
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Issaquah names trailhead after late Sen. Bill Ramos
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No Kings rallies set for Oct. 18
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Prepare for southbound I-405 closures this weekend
Suarez delivers Mariners salvation with eighth inning slam
Seattle is one game away from the World Series as the ALCS heads back to Toronto.
ALCS: Scherzer and Giménez take down Mariners in Game 4
After leading 2-0 heading home to T-Mobile Park, the Mariners and Blue Jays are level.
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Jays came to play: Toronto blows out Mariners
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Stayin’ Alive: Seattle advances to the ALCS after 15 inning...
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Heroics from Jorge Polanco and Julio Rodriguez lead M’s past...
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Mariners’ offense falls flat in extras as they lose ALDS...
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Seattle Mariners host public scrimmage ahead of postseason
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Seattle Seahawks chemistry looks to provide additional edge in 2025
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Real estate with heart: How Alicia with The Messa Group...
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Comcast supports small business growth in Issaquah
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Comcast Unveils Simpler, Predictable Internet Pricing—What It Means for Issaquah...
Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary
For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought ice and…
King County Parks Levy is a critical investment in WA’s...
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Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future |...
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Without an independent judiciary, our rights are compromised | Guest...
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Jury service is the cornerstone of democratic participation | Guest...
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Eastside residents battle large unexpected rent increases | Opinion
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LA’s wildfires must spark change in our neck of the...
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Another invisible child: Interview with a survivor of familial trafficking
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…
Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps
Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Kiku Hughes’ graphic novel “Displacement” has become part of that curriculum.
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Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
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Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive
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Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents
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Northwest Battle Buddies help veterans with PTSD
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WA directs state dollars to food banks as SNAP funding...
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Overall gun violence down, but doubling among youth in King...
