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Gas tax will rise 6 cents a gallon in Washington...

Lawmakers turned to the tax to contend with a projected $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year transportation budget.

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • June 30, 2025 11:10 am


New King county park rangers to begin patrolling Saturday

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

June 6, 2025 11:50 am
SIFF reviews: “West Shore,” “Evergreens” and “Dear Aloha”

A canoe journey to the 2023 Paddle to Muckleshoot and a vintage SUV road trip from Spokane explore Washington state in all directions.

By Bailey Josie • June 5, 2025 10:15 am
Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant to challenge Adam Smith

Announces run in 2026 election for 9th District Congressional seat

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • June 3, 2025 12:35 pm
More specialty license plates on the way in WA

Up to six new options will arrive this fall.

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • May 29, 2025 2:15 pm
SIFF reviews: “Wolf Lands” and “Suburban Fury”

From Washington gray wolves to the woman who tried to assassinate a U.S. President, these Washington docs are must-sees.

By Bailey Josie • May 28, 2025 11:35 am
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Comcast Unveils Simpler, Predictable Internet Pricing—What It Means for Seattle...

Comcast, Western Washington’s largest internet service provider, is rolling out a new pricing structure for its Xfinity Internet plans, promising…

By Comcast • June 26, 2025 12:00 pm

SR18 closure at I-90 rescheduled to start May 29

Both directions of traffic will be closed around the clock until June 4.

By Grace Gorenflo • May 25, 2025 12:20 pm
Candidate filing begins for 9 Washington state legislative seats

Candidates can begin filing at 8 a.m. Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils, county commissions, school boards, and special districts.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • May 5, 2025 1:10 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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June 26, 2025 12:00 pm
Comcast RISE will award 100 small businesses in King County with over $3 million in monetary, marketing and technology grants. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
May 18, 2025 6:30 am
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April 17, 2025 1:30 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