Northwest
Arson destroys hundreds of ballots inside a Washington state drop box
State and federal authorities are investigating a deliberately set fire that destroyed ballots inside a drop box in…
Business
Health insurance premiums to rise for WA small businesses
This marks the highest increase for small employers in the last decade.
News
Charges filed against teens in King County crime spree
Suspects linked to 78 robberies, shootings and carjackings in Sept. and Oct.
News
Woman sentenced for identity theft of older King County residents
Investigators identified a total of 44 victims ranging from ages 56 to 97, including residents from Renton, Federal…
Northwest
70% of WA public school students have access to free meals
In the 2024-2025 school year, 1,523 schools are serving free meals to all students who requested one.
News
King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 5 general election
About 1.4 million ballots sent out; King County Elections projects 82% turnout
Northwest
Discussion continues for KC Sheriff’s Office search warrant policies
Following a list of policy changes in July, discussion between the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight and the…
Northwest
WA women 9th in nation for breast cancer diagnoses, analysis finds
Washington women were more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer despite receiving fewer mammograms than the national…
Northwest
Boeing will stop production of the Everett-built 767 in 2027
In an email Friday to employees, Boeing’s CEO also said the troubled aerospace giant will cut its global…
News
King County Sheriff’s Office gets new helicopter
It was purchased with the support of King County taxpayers.
Northwest
Local farm’s fame blooms in light of a newly-discovered dahlia
“Daffodahlia” caught the attention of Martha Stewart.
Northwest
Korean Prosecutors Association launches Pacific Northwest Chapter
King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion delivered a speech at the launch ceremony.
Life
Team Survivor Northwest leads hiking adventures for women battling cancer
“It’s so wonderful connecting with all these women,” said breast cancer survivor Jennifer Dovey.
Northwest
DOH launches app to help cancer survivors
Vital: A Companion App for People Living with Cancer is a partnership between the Washington State Department of…
Northwest
Minimum wage is going up in Washington
Cities can set minimum wages higher than the state. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham and Burien all will…
Northwest
Fewer Washington residents have delinquent debt than national average
About 14% of Washington residents carry delinquent debt, lower than the national average of 22%, according to a…
Northwest
WA lands commissioner debate: Herrera Beutler and Upthegrove square off
The candidates disagreed on land management and timber strategies as they compete for the job of running the…
Life
Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively green to your living space
For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce…
News
Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend
For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.