News
Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options
Voters could be asked to decide in November.
News
Renton battles King County over temporary shelter at Red Lion Hotel
County officials believe emergency health order will supersede city’s move.
News
State receives King County to Spokane rail study
It would take about eight and a half hours to reach the Inland Empire from Puget Sound.
News
Supreme Court says state can punish WA faithless electors
Justices: Presidential electors, including Everett man, must keep pledge to back popular vote winner
News
Buffets and salad bars back on the menu in King County
Gov. Jay Inslee has revised rules to allow self-serve food areas in Phase 2 of the state’s reopening.
News
Governor’s no-mask, no-service order begins across Washington
“Just do not ring up the sale,” Gov. Jay Inslee said about customers who do not don the…
News
King County homeless count: 11,751 people, up 5 percent from 2019
One night a year, volunteers spread out across Seattle and King County to count the homeless.
News
Governor doubles down on mask rules
Inslee: Starting July 7, businesses do not serve those who do not wear a mask
News
Summer vehicle travel projected to decrease this year
Traffic this summer will likely be lighter across Washington state than previous years.
News
Politicians get pay raises, state workers get furloughs
A citizens panel approved the hikes in 2019. Unable to rescind them, lawmakers look to donate their extra…
News
Human remains in West Seattle identified
Bags of body parts were found in a suitcase along a West Seattle beach on June 19.
News
Judge invalidates Gov. Inslee’s veto in roads budget
Lawmakers said the governor crossed a constitutional line.
News
King County cases among younger adults drives increase in COVID-19 numbers
Over half of all new cases are among people ages 20-39
News
Kirkland man found guilty of promoting prostitution in Eastside sex trafficking ring
Authorities say suspect ran “successful enterprise” for greater half of a decade.
News
Universities and colleges may reopen in fall, governor says
His order requires masks and physical distancing, among other measures, to help prevent infections.
News
Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in public
Jay Inslee says that until there is a vaccine, it’s the best weapon to stop the spread of…
News
Why the small town of Snoqualmie has a mine-resistant armored vehicle
The city acquired it in 2013 from the federal government and has used it a handful of times.
News
Task force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform
Inslee names civil rights activists, pastors, and cops to panel that may forge ideas for new laws
News
Renton man pleads guilty to one of state’s largest workers’ comp scams
The delivery driver was still working under his own name while receiving L&I pension, and owes the state…