northwest <p>Photo by the CDC.</p>

Measles in Washington state: What you need to know

At least 23 cases reported so far in 2026.

By Reporter Staff • February 11, 2026 4:22 pm
northwest Stock photo

As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
Sports Donald “Slick” Watts played five seasons in Seattle in the 1970s. (Courtesy of Everett Herald)

Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard


State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington

Would keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property.

By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard • February 6, 2026 12:53 pm
Extra DUI patrols set for Super Bowl weekend in King...

More police to be out Feb. 6-8

By Steve Hunter • February 3, 2026 2:57 pm
Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000...

Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving

February 3, 2026 1:20 pm
Man found guilty of robbing multiple people in King County

2-hour carjacking spree in 2022 covered Kent, Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle and ended in Renton

By Joshua Solorzano • January 29, 2026 4:55 pm
State Senate approves lower drunk driving limit

The bill drops it to 0.05% from 0.08%; still needs House approval

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • January 29, 2026 10:15 am
Seahawks fans can catch all the the Super Bowl action virtualy as it’s hapening with Comcast’s Xfinity’s RealTime4K. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
Seahawks fans get fastest Super Bowl viewing experience yet with...

For Seahawks fans across Seattle, Super Bowl Sunday is as much about the watch party as it is the game….

By Comcast • February 1, 2026 12:20 pm

Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’

OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown condemned the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers…

By Cassie Diamond, WNPA Foundation • January 28, 2026 9:18 am
King County honors budget director for distinguished service

The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth county employee…

By Drew Dotson • January 27, 2026 8:40 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
Seahawks fans can catch all the the Super Bowl action virtualy as it’s hapening with Comcast’s Xfinity’s RealTime4K. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
February 1, 2026 12:20 pm
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
January 19, 2026 6:00 am
Xfinity’s new national video plans offer all-in pricing, designed to deliver simplicity, transparency and unbeatable value. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
December 10, 2025 5:30 pm
The Waltz of the Flowers from the 2024 Nutcracker performance. Photo courtesy Olga Dmitrieva. Sponsored
December 8, 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