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King, Pierce county officials want answers on Sound Transit fare enforcement disparities

Published 12:15pm Monday, December 16, 2019

The transit agency reported in October that black riders were more likely than others to get fined.

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Lawmakers aim to act on guns and pot, taxes and apples

Published 12:10pm Monday, December 16, 2019

There’s a wide range of subjects they hope to address when the 2020 session begins next month.

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Federal Way police nab Christmas tree thief

Published 12:10pm Monday, December 16, 2019

Federal Way’s Special Investigations Unit arrested the suspect on Friday, Dec. 13; Some of the 78 stolen trees were recovered, police say.

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Horses seized in Enumclaw after allegations of hoarding, abandonment

Published 4:12pm Thursday, December 12, 2019

Sharon Hunter said the horses would be staying on the land for just a few weeks — but it’s alleged she more or less abandoned ... Read more

Horses seized in Enumclaw after allegations of hoarding, abandonment

Published 4:12pm Thursday, December 12, 2019

Sharon Hunter said the horses would be staying on the land for just a few weeks — but it’s alleged she more or less abandoned ... Read more

Mind over miles: Thoughts from the Seattle Half Marathon

Published 4:00pm Thursday, December 12, 2019

Reporter runs the 13.1-mile race in 2:01:40.

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Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote

Published 12:00pm Thursday, December 12, 2019

Seattle’s homelessness committee aligned the city’s plan with King County’s.

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Homelessness authority approved by King County, awaits Seattle vote

Published 3:30pm Wednesday, December 11, 2019

The agreement would consolidate emergency services for people experiencing homelessness.

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Council approves $600,000 to increase security at King County Courthouse

Published 2:30pm Wednesday, December 11, 2019

The funding will be split evenly between increasing deputies, security and social services.

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Victims, law enforcement speak about King County Courthouse conditions

Published 5:10pm Tuesday, December 10, 2019

An entrance to the courthouse was closed after an assault.

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King County Council approves controversial winery, brewery ordinance

Published 3:00pm Tuesday, December 10, 2019

After five years, the county has updated regulations surrounding alcohol production and tasting.

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Tenant advocates prepare for another push in Olympia

Published 11:00am Sunday, December 8, 2019

Following wins in Burien and Federal Way, just cause evictions are on the 2020 Legislative agenda.

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Business alliance serves women of African diaspora in King County

Published 1:30pm Friday, December 6, 2019

Nourah Yonous launched the African Women Business Alliance in 2017 to find ways to lift women up.

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Wildfire response: State unveils funding legislation proposal

Published 11:30am Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Last year, Department of Natural Resources responded to record number of wildfires.

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Report outlines lack of child care in Washington

Published 10:35am Wednesday, December 4, 2019

In King County, supply doesn’t meet demand for child care.

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You’ve been hacked! Data breaches in Washington on the rise

Published 1:20pm Tuesday, December 3, 2019

But fewer people had personal information compromised from cyberattacks in 2019 compared to 2018.

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How will the U.S. respond to climate refugees?

Published 5:15pm Sunday, December 1, 2019

Business as usual has been harder borders, are there other ways to address climate migration?

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What’s been happening with safe injection sites?

Published 7:30am Saturday, November 30, 2019

There hasn’t been much coverage this year compared to the last couple years.

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King County approves roads, bridges funding

Published 1:30am Thursday, November 28, 2019

The capital projects funding is significantly less than previous years.

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Stolen rescue dog, lost peacock reunited with owners

Published 5:30pm Monday, November 25, 2019

Federal Way police share emotional reunions after tracking down stolen dog in abandoned home, finding lost peacock.

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