northwest <p>Kent Superintendent Israel Vela with Kiku Hughes and Eileen Yamada-Lamphere at Mill Creek Middle School. Photo courtesy of the Kent School District.</p>

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.

By Bailey Josie • December 3, 2025 3:20 pm


Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • November 29, 2025 5:12 am
King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025

Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far this year

By Steve Hunter • November 26, 2025 11:35 am
Christmas in Washington Concert Series returns

This year features Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas.

November 26, 2025 10:27 am
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

By Steve Hunter • November 25, 2025 5:58 pm
Muckleshoot Tribe hosts national MMIP coordinator gathering

MMIP refers to “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People,” an ongoing international crisis that has inspired tribal leaders from 13 states to come together on the Muckleshoot reservation.

By Bailey Josie • November 25, 2025 3:20 pm
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Don’t let these Black Friday mobile phone prices in Seattle...

Seattle’s holiday shopping season is starting earlier than ever, with major retailers rolling out deals well ahead of Black Friday…

By Comcast • November 23, 2025 1:30 pm

Carjackers caught after pursuit | KC Crime Dive

In this episode: Kent Police arrested two men for investigation of robbery after a reported carjacking early Feb. 26 on the West Hill and a vehicle pursuit into Auburn.

By Cameron Sheppard • March 10, 2024 11:05 am
Cigarette leads to arrest of murder suspects | KC Crime...

In this episode: A discarded cigarette found by detectives outside the Kent Valley Motel helped lead to the arrest of a Seattle man and woman for allegedly killing two people Jan. 31, 2023, inside a room at the motel.

By Cameron Sheppard • March 9, 2024 11:05 am
Double murder charges for white supremacists | KC Crime Dive...

In this episode: King County prosecutors have charged a Snohomish man with the Nov. 2023 murders of a man and woman near Renton — and charged a Tulalip man with assisting in hiding the bodies. Prosecutors also charged one suspect with animal cruelty in the first degree for the killing of the horse.

By Cameron Sheppard • March 7, 2024 11:05 am
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November 23, 2025 1:30 pm
James and Shadow are among the many in King County who’ve received vital services from Valley Cities in its 60 years. Courtesy Valley Cities Sponsored
October 27, 2025 6:00 am
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October 16, 2025 6:30 am
Valley Cities team members and guests at a recent Community Coffee Chat at the World Trade Center in Seattle. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities. Sponsored
September 29, 2025 6:00 am

The Double Bind

Allegations of rape will get you an audience with the King County Prosecutor’s office. But justice is more elusive.

By Sara Bernard • December 7, 2016 1:30 am
The Fear and Resolve of Those Most Threatened by a...

Seattle’s Muslims and Mexican immigrants share their hopes and concerns following the election.

By Jovelle Tamayo • January 18, 2017 1:30 am