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Thousands of firearm sales on hold in WA amid system...

Washington state courts’ computer systems have been down for nearly two weeks, disrupting the operation of local courts and preventing...

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • November 13, 2024 5:30 pm


King County Executive Dow Constantine won’t run for reelection in...

To give up position after 16 years; King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci to seek seat

By Steve Hunter • November 13, 2024 4:45 pm
Adam Smith and Kim Schrier will retain Congress seats |...

Smith represents the 9th Congressional District and Schrier represents the 8th Congressional District.

November 5, 2024 9:40 pm
How one WA county upped security ahead of the election

Thurston County, like others, made changes in response to evolving threats and other concerns around ballot processing.

By Laurel Demkovich, Washington State Standard • November 2, 2024 8:00 am
King County Elections emphasizes safety, security in voting process

Office issues news release in response to ballot drop box fires in Vancouver, Portland

By Steve Hunter • October 29, 2024 4:36 pm
Arson destroys hundreds of ballots inside a Washington state drop...

State and federal authorities are investigating a deliberately set fire that destroyed ballots inside a drop box in southwest Washington…

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • October 29, 2024 10:00 am
Over its 16 years in business three generations have nurtured Celtic Crossroads NW, working with more than 60 small vendors from across the Celtic nations. Sponsored
Family-owned Bainbridge Island business connects cultures through tradition and craftsmanship

Working with more than 60 small vendors, Celtic Crossroads NW values ethical sourcing and sustainability.

By Celtic Crossroads • November 4, 2024 6:00 am

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
Over its 16 years in business three generations have nurtured Celtic Crossroads NW, working with more than 60 small vendors from across the Celtic nations. Sponsored
November 4, 2024 6:00 am
Eric Milne, Ph.D., LMFT, Chief of Outpatient Services at Valley Cities Behavioral Health. Sponsored
October 21, 2024 6:00 am
Federal Way Clinic staff outside the clinic. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care. Sponsored
September 16, 2024 6:00 am
Morningside Academy uses homogeneous grouping – students are placed with peers who have similar academic abilities, based on thorough assessments conducted at the beginning of the school year. Sponsored
September 2, 2024 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