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Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. File photo

Mayor Durkan issues civil emergency proclamation

By SW Staff • March 3, 2020 4:30 pm

City reports it has been preparing and planning for COVID-19 since January

Skyline High School students and community protest perpetuation of rape culture following ISD lawsuit. Left: Chloe Strandwold, senior and organizer of protest; center: Amelia Danyuk, senior, holds sign saying “Don’t Tell Me How to Dress! Tell Them Not to Rape.” Photo by Madison Miller

Roundup: Investigation Ordered for Sen. Fain; Bellevue Boy...

By SW Staff • November 12, 2018 10:50 am

A weekly look at headlines from the region

The race for Washington’s 8th Congressional District is between Kim Schrier (D) and Dino Rossi (R). File photo

Schrier Leads Rossi in Hotly-Contested 8th Congressional District

By SW Staff • November 6, 2018 8:20 pm

Candidates compete for seat vacated by Republican Dave Reichert

The race for Washington’s 9th Congressional District is between two Democrats, incumbent Adam Smith (left) and political newcomer Sarah Smith. File photo

Congressman Adam Smith Leads Re-Election Bid for WA’s...

By SW Staff • November 6, 2018 8:15 pm

The district spans from Bellevue and south Seattle down through Renton, Tukwila, Kent, Federal Way and Tacoma

Neo-Nazi Flyers in Bellevue, a Pageant Platform for #MeToo, and a Controversial Mascot Remains

Neo-Nazi Flyers in Bellevue, a Pageant Platform for...

By SW Staff • June 15, 2018 1:30 am

A weekly recap of regional news.

This house served as the physician’s office for Kirkland founder Peter Kirk, making it the earliest-known hospital in the original town. Photo by Katie Metzger

A Historic Hospital Saved, a Former Council Candidate...

By SW Staff • June 8, 2018 8:00 am

A weekly recap of regional news.

File photo

The Sheepdogs Are Coming, the Rebels Are Rebelling,...

By SW Staff • June 1, 2018 1:30 am

A weekly recap of regional news.

Students at Alisa Vinson’s kindergarten class at Cascade Elementary School
grab breakfast in their classroom. Photo by Leah Abraham

A Cougar Attack, an Olympic Swimmer Sues for...

By SW Staff • May 25, 2018 10:00 am

A weekly recap of news from around King County.

The Baker house, built in 1908.
Photo courtesy of Sammamish Heritage Society

Sammamish’s Once-Historic Teardown, Renton’s Street Racing Solution, and...

By SW Staff • May 18, 2018 1:30 am

A recap of weekly news happenings in the region.

A Rare Rail Car Makes Tracks, Kirkland’s Higher Ed Heist, and a Main Street Celebration

A Rare Rail Car Makes Tracks, Kirkland’s Higher...

By SW Staff • May 11, 2018 7:00 am

A weekly recap of news from around King County.

Students and representatives from the The Garage teen cafe accept a $20,000 donation from the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah. Photo by Evan Pappas

A New Teen Center, an Umbrella Attack, and...

By SW Staff • May 2, 2018 12:30 pm

A weekly recap of news from around King County.

Crews clear the way for development at Riverbend’s former par 3 golf course in Kent. Photo by Mark Klaas

Goodbye to a Golf Course, Vashon’s Housing Crisis,...

By SW Staff • April 25, 2018 1:30 am

A weekly recap of King County news.

Bruce McDonald, foreground, and his 15-year-old daughter, Chloe, join others outside the accesso ShoWare Center on Saturday in signing a banner supporting the Humboldt, Saskatchewan junior hockey team. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

A Banner for the Broncos, Cursing Councilmembers, and...

By SW Staff • April 18, 2018 7:00 am

A weekly recap of King County news.

The former Wayne Golf Course’s 89 acres are now a City of Bothell park. Work to find a new name is underway, and planning at the site will begin next year. File photo

Fatal “Car Surfing,” Park and Rideshare, and Park...

By SW Staff • April 4, 2018 1:30 am

A weekly recap of King County news.

Bracken watches over baby pony Zara, who was born at the Mercer Island Funny Farm on March 15. Photo via Facebook

Plans Set for New Dick’s, Mercer Island Gets...

By SW Staff • March 28, 2018 1:30 pm

A weekly recap of King County news.

Bellevue Wolverines head football coach Mark Landes announced his resignation in early March after leading the program for the past two seasons. Landes had an overall record of 16-3 during his tenure. Photo courtesy Jennifer Landes

County Roundup: Football Departures, War Memorials, and School...

By SW Staff • March 21, 2018 1:30 am

A weekly recap of King County news.

Issaquah will not be housing a supervised consumption site like the facilities found in Vancouver, B.C. Photo by Nicole Jennings

County Roundup: A Safe Drug Site Ban and...

By SW Staff • March 14, 2018 1:30 am

A weekly recap of King County news.

Photo by Nicole Jennings Gov. Inslee greets new Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly outside the zHome housing development, the first zero-net-energy townhouse development in the United States.

A Home With Zero Energy Footprint, a Legacy...

By SW Staff • February 7, 2018 1:30 am

A recap of this week’s happenings around King County.

Bea Mathewson: email adventurer, devoted penpal, Buzzfeed star. Photo by Leah Abraham

Ferry Inefficiency, Pool Renovation, and a Centenarian Buzzfeed...

By SW Staff • January 31, 2018 1:30 am

A recap of this week’s happenings around King County.

A Beloved Barista Moves On, While a Highly Anticipated Bakery Moves In

A Beloved Barista Moves On, While a Highly...

By SW Staff • January 24, 2018 1:30 am

Plus, a menacing umbrella.

A Birthday With Strangers, an Unlikely Reunion, and Sam’s Club Shuts Down

A Birthday With Strangers, an Unlikely Reunion, and...

By SW Staff • January 17, 2018 1:30 am

Plus, park renovation in Kirkland.

Death and Taxes Top of Mind in First Week of Legislature

Death and Taxes Top of Mind in First...

By SW Staff • January 10, 2018 1:30 am

And guns and climate too.

A Conductor Sues Amtrak, a Family Gets Out of the Movie Business, and Sonic Comes to Kent

A Conductor Sues Amtrak, a Family Gets Out...

By SW Staff • January 10, 2018 1:30 am

Plus, the Eastside comes together in support of its Muslim residents.