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    Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’ campaign

    Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving

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    February 3, 2026 1:20 pm
    News & Comment U.S. Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, USDOJ

    Man found guilty of robbing multiple people in King County

    By Joshua Solorzano
    northwest Gov. Bob Ferguson answers a question during a joint press conference with Attorney General Nick Brown Jan. 26. Photo by Cassie Diamond

    Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’

    By Cassie Diamond, WNPA Foundation
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    Dwight Dively poses with the proclamation and the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service. Photo courtesy of King County
    King County honors budget director for distinguished service
    By Drew Dotson • January 27, 2026 8:40 am

    The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth county employee…

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    Jaxon Smith-Njigba had at least 72 receiving yards in all but one game this season, including 84 in the finale at San Francisco. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images
    Three focal points for Seahawks vs. 49ers in...
    By Benjamin Ray • January 12, 2026 1:07 pm

    It’s the third time these teams have met this season, second time in three weeks.

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    From left to right: Rep. Travis Couture, Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. June Robinson, and Rep. Timm Ormsby speak during the general fund budget panel at the 2026 legislative session preview Jan. 9. Photo by Cassie Diamond
    What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative...
    By Cassie Diamond, Ayeda Masood, and Annika Hauer, WNPA Foundation • January 12, 2026 12:45 pm

    With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and Senate leaders…

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    Courtesy Photo, Seattle Police.
    Renton man charged in fatal Seattle shooting
    By Joshua Solorzano • January 8, 2026 9:13 am

    The alleged assault occurred at a hookah lounge following a physical altercation.

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    King County Flood Patrol members Thomas Bannister (left) and Seth Ballhorn on their patrol route, Dec. 9, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Sound Publishing)
    Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’...
    By Grace Gorenflo • January 8, 2026 9:04 am

    “This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.

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    On Dec. 8, 2025, the atmospheric river stretched thousands of miles from Guam to Washington before bringing moist subtropical air to the region for nearly a week. Photo from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GOES-18 Satellite
    Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington
    By Drew Dotson • January 5, 2026 1:38 pm

    After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme and if…

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    Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
    New laws and taxes take effect in WA...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • January 1, 2026 5:12 am

    Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.

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    The Bellevue Ice Rink in downtown Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Downtown Association.
    Where to go ice skating in King County
    By Grace Gorenflo • December 22, 2025 1:00 pm

    Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you will likely…

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    The flooded Cedar River flowing into Lake Washington. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Tenants’ rights and resources following floods
    By Bailey Josie • December 22, 2025 12:46 pm

    Washington state law has protections for tenants.

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    Items found inside the Porsche Cox was allegedly in and a photo of Cox. From charging documents.
    Renton man accused of ramming Seattle police
    By Joshua Solorzano • December 22, 2025 9:30 am

    The suspect was allegedly in a stolen Porsche.

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    Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III sprints toward the end zone against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Dec. 18, at Lumen Field in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
    Three takeaways from Seattle’s historic night
    By Benjamin Ray • December 19, 2025 12:35 pm

    The Seahawks rallied in one of the most impressive comebacks in franchise history. Here’s what stands out.

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    Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts
    By Bailey Josie • December 17, 2025 7:30 pm

    In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.

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    Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Sound Publishing photo)
    Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 12, 2025 12:33 pm

    As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond to ongoing…

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    Photo courtesy of WSDOT
    Update: I-90 reopens after debris closes portion in...
    December 10, 2025 3:30 pm

    UPDATE: As of 1:36 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, all lanes of eastbound I-90 have reopened at Winery Road (milepost 27),…

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    Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo
    Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding
    December 10, 2025 2:45 pm

    The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.

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    An AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage in 2019. (Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office)
    WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 4, 2025 12:21 pm

    A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault…

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    Kent Superintendent Israel Vela with Kiku Hughes and Eileen Yamada-Lamphere at Mill Creek Middle School. Photo courtesy of the Kent School District.
    Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps
    By Bailey Josie • December 3, 2025 3:20 pm

    Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Kiku Hughes’ graphic novel “Displacement” has become part of that curriculum.

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    All permitted food businesses in King County, from restaurants to food trucks, should have a food safety rating sign from Public Health displayed for customers. Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County
    King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors
    By Drew Dotson • December 2, 2025 12:37 pm

    Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

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    Courtesy of Seattle Metro Pickleball Association
Washington’s pickleball license plate.
    Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
    By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • November 29, 2025 5:12 am

    Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

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    King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in...
    By Steve Hunter • November 26, 2025 11:35 am

    Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far this year

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