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Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new...

The requirement will go beyond the state’s existing background checks.

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • May 22, 2025 3:00 pm


New state law directs $100M in grants toward hiring police...

Gov. Ferguson signs bill that provides local sales tax option

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • May 20, 2025 4:25 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
WA ports await sharp drop in cargo over tariff battle

President’s standoff with China is expected to stifle the flow of goods.

By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard • May 3, 2025 6:30 am
King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in first quarter

Lowest numbers in first quarter since 2021 for shots fired, shot injuries and homicides

By Steve Hunter • April 29, 2025 4:45 pm
WA Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45

The increase would take effect on Oct. 1, 2025.

By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero Washington State Standard • April 28, 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
Seattle small businesses: Apply for Comcast RISE Grants by May...

Hurry! Only two weeks remain for small business owners in Seattle to apply for comprehensive grant packages that include a…

By Andy Colley, for Comcast NBCUniversal • May 18, 2025 6:30 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
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 Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike.
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike. Sponsored
March 3, 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