Canada lynx. (Photo courtesy of David Moskowitz)

News

New partnership conducts research on state’s Canada lynx population

Washington lists the animal as endangered.

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Voyeur takes a peek in casino bathroom; SWAT team vs. knife-wielding man | King County Local Dive

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Life

Understanding diabetes beyond National Diabetes Awareness Month

“We’ve been trying to educate people and treat people for many years,” said Andrew Thurman, MD.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

News

Crime, climate, abortion on docket in legislative session warm-up

Washington lawmakers will hold 39 hearings this week. Nearly all will be conducted in person, which hasn’t happened…

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Northwest

State’s Native American crisis hotline is first in the nation

The Native and Strong Lifeline provides culturally appropriate mental health support and referrals.

Scene from a past Trans Pride parade in Seattle. File photo courtesy of Gender Justice League

News

TDOR honors victims of anti-transgender violence

Last year was the deadliest year on record for transgender violence and deaths, according to the Human Rights…

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Child shot in road rage; cold case arrest; new shopping cart rules | King County Local Dive

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Carolyn DeFord. COURTESY PHOTO, Jovelle Tamayo

Northwest

Forum spotlights Washington’s missing and murdered Indigenous people

Carolyn DeFord of the Puyallup Tribe spoke about her mother’s 1999 disappearance and what has led to this…

Jeannette Walls. Courtesy of Teton Youth & Family Services.

News

Author brings personal experience to Imagine Gathering event

The holiday happy hour will take place on Nov. 18 at The Winemakers Reserve in Woodinville.

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics logo

Business

Overlake increases employee pay and expands coverage admist rapid changing economy

“This initiative shows Overlake values our employees,” said J. Michael Marsh, President and CEO.

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Kevin Flynn, right, a meat-cutter with the Marysville Albertsons, hands a leaflet to a shopper during an informational campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Flynn was one of about a dozen grocery store workers handing out leaflets to shoppers about the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

Business

Proposed merger of Albertsons and Kroger worries employees

Workers at an Albertsons in Marysville urge shoppers to sign a petition blocking the $25 billion deal.

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News

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell concedes to Leesa Manion in King County prosecutor race

Ferrell has three years remaining in his term as mayor.

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News

Loneliest time of the year: ways to support youth in foster care

Treehouse’s Holiday Magic program and store supported over 4,100 foster care youth in WA in 2021.

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News

Use of force policy changes recommended for King County Sheriff’s Office

By Dec. 1, law enforcement agencies must either adopt the model policy or adopt a policy consistent with…

File photo.

News

Office of Law Enforcement Oversight not satisfied with KC Sheriff’s body-worn camera policy

OLEO said while it supports a body-worn camera policy, the KCSO’s current policy is insufficient.

Congressman Adam Smith. Courtesy photo

News

Smith leads in 9th Congressional District race | Election 2022

In the race for United States Representative in Congressional District 9, incumbent Adam Smith leads the way in…

Kim Schrier (D) and Matt Larkin (R). Courtesy photos

News

Schrier leads Larkin in race for 8th Congressional District

Election 2022

King County’s Proposition No. 1, which aimed to lift a conservation levy to its fill 6.25 cents, is currently passing with 67.60% of the vote.

News

Elections: King County’s charter amendment, Prop No. 1 passing

Voters decide on conservation levy and changing election years.