Opinion
Dear government: Hold your horses when regulating trucks | Brunell
Next to gasoline and diesel, natural gas also has the greatest number of refueling stations.
News
King County Library System receives grant to develop a climate action plan
The National Endowment for the Humanities gave a $133,252 grant to help develop climate initiatives.
Northwest
New COVID-19 vaccine: Public Health — Seattle & King County Q&A
Dr. Eric Chow discusses the updated vaccine recommended by the CDC
News
King County Council approves Board of Ethics rule changes to increase transparency
The legislation comes after reports that the board lacked access to relevant information.
News
All lanes of I-405 between Bellevue-Renton closed for the weekend
From Coal Creek Parkway in Bellevue to Sunset Boulevard in Renton, I-405 is closed for 55 hours, starting…
News
King County issues Stage 2 burn ban in light of high temps | Local Services
All outdoor fires (fire bits and campfires) are prohibited; barbecues and grills are still allowed to be used.
Northwest
Hottest temps of the year hit WA this week
Call 2-1-1 to find free, local cooling centers in your area
Northwest
Tahoma School District ignored repeated warnings of ‘grooming-like behavior’
State education officials say case highlights need for more oversight of paraeducators.
Opinion
Approve Prop. 1: Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy | Guest column
Karen Lee, a U.S. Army veteran and CEO of Plymouth Housing, shares why King County voters should vote…
Northwest
King County Council names July 18-25 ‘Taylor Swift Week’
Proclamation comes before the pop star’s sold-out Seattle tour dates.
News
Washington enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers from heat-related deaths
One rule is that employers must provide mandatory cool-down periods and additional break times.
Opinion
Bumper cherry crop sweetens WA’s farm economy | Brunell
The good news is this state’s cherry crop looks good — a marked improvement over 2022. It is…
Opinion
From identity to art: Q&A with two Puget Sound drag artists
By Jayendrina Singha Ray, Guest columnist
Opinion
New long-term care program supports elder care in our state | Guest column
By Melinda Young-Flynn, Washington State Budget and Policy Center
News
T-Mobile Park’s All-Star Week menu offers Pacific Northwest flavors
The All-Star Week menu is offered July 7-11 at T-Mobile Park.
News
Collision caused nearly-5 hour back-up on westbound SR-18
The driver of a white box truck has been charged after causing a collision with a semi-truck near…
Opinion
Cash for empty bottles would make sense in Washington | Brunell
When Oregon enacted the nation’s first bottle bill in 1971, it was intended to reduce litter on the…
News
3 kayakers rescued from Green River Gorge
Puget Sound Fire released a statement after the late evening rescue that lakes and rivers are still extremely…