Northwest
With fewer inmates, state prepares to close prison units
In Monroe, two minimum security units will shut down soon, followed by the Washington State Reformatory.
Northwest
King County Councilmember proposes waste-to-energy alternative to Cedar Hills Landfill
Reagan Dunn proposed a long-term pathway to transition before the landfill reaches capacity in 2040.
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King County Council candidate responds to criticism over 2010 arrest for school bus threats
Ubax Gardheere is running in District 9.
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Warmer temperatures mean more snowpack melting
A hot, dry summer could wreak havoc on the Snoqualmie River system.
Northwest
Des Moines man, 19, charged in fatal shooting of Federal Way father near Alki Beach
Tilorae Shepherd, 22, died at the scene of the shooting on June 28.
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King County Council passes tenant protections
Tenants in unincorporated King County won new rights after the King County Council voted to pass ordinance 2021-0131…
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Governor lifts restrictions, but health officials warn the pandemic is not over
As of June 30, bar-goers are able to stand shoulder-to-shoulder and diners can sit at restaurant tables that…
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Report: Apartments in the Seattle area are getting bigger
Apartments in the Seattle area are getting bigger, but that trend is being driven by construction in suburban…
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Grassroots movement targets dark money in politics
Washington state chapter of Wolf-PAC supports Article V constitutional convention.
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Governor extends some protections for Washington renters
Under a new order, landlords can only evict a tenant if they refuse to seek help through a…
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How to find fireworks this year in the Puget Sound region
Global shipment issues affect supply and sales of fireworks.
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Hot housing market forces out many first-time homebuyers
Housing experts concerned about the long-term impacts on generational wealth.
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Mercer Island Marine Patrol recovers Bellevue man who drowned in Lake Washington
Mercer Island’s Marine Patrol recovered an adult male who drowned in Lake Washington at approximately 5:30 p.m. June…
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Vaccination data reveals disparities among regions and race
South King County and certain minority groups are far behind on COVID-19 vaccine goals.
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MIPD Marine Patrol members search for missing man in Lake Washington
Members of the Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) Marine Patrol and Bellevue emergency responders searched for a missing…
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Researchers track ‘mysterious’ kokanee salmon in region
Kokanee in Lake Washington and Sammamish are genetically unique. Over the past decades, their numbers have dwindled.
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King County to lift indoor mask mandate on June 29
About 1.3 million county residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series.
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Renton man charged with homicide after selling fentanyl pills to a Bellevue woman
Law enforcement warns of an alarming increase in fentanyl deaths.
Sports
Gambling Commission OKs pacts with tribes for sports betting
Agreements with 15 tribes await approval by the governor and the feds.
Northwest
Washington can expect a warmer, drier summer – and more wildfires
The threat of wildfires in much of Washington state is expected to be above average this summer as…