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Third annual substance use disorder conference announced

Published 9:50am Friday, April 14, 2023

The conference, organized by King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, will be held May 11.

Man charged in fatal shooting of Decatur graduate

Published 8:47am Thursday, April 13, 2023

Anthoni Jamez Orozco died on April 6, a day after he was shot during a confrontation in Seattle.

$1.25 billion mental health levy is on April 25 special election ballot

Published 1:15pm Wednesday, April 12, 2023

King County Crisis Care Centers proposal would raise money through a property tax.

Man accused of kidnapping, attempting to kill son of missing Seattle woman

Published 7:06pm Monday, April 10, 2023

The suspect, Brett Michael Gitchel, is also accused of setting the missing woman’s car on fire.

WA Senate OKs assault weapons ban, longer wait on gun sales

Published 1:40pm Monday, April 10, 2023

Bills outlawing many semiautomatic weapons and adding restrictions on gun purchases are now on course to becoming law.

King County Elections offers virtual workshops for candidates

Published 5:39pm Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Interested in running for office? Workshops have the details

Drug bust tied to white supremacist prison gang | Podcast

Published 5:00am Wednesday, April 5, 2023

King County Crime Dive podcast.

With access to abortion pill threatened, state buys 30K doses

Published 4:30pm Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Gov. Inslee says it gives Washington a three-year supply. The purchase comes as a federal judge may order the FDA to stop its sale.

Washington state Senate passes tax break for newspapers

Published 1:14pm Friday, March 31, 2023

Vote 47-1 in favor of state B&O tax exemption; measure moves to House

Skilled worker shortage could derail electrification goals | Brunell

Published 12:40pm Saturday, March 25, 2023

In the race to “electrify everything,” there are glitches that may derail the plan over the next 20 years. One is a shortage of skilled ... Read more

Frozen organic strawberries and a tropical fruit blend recalled because of Hepatitis A risk

Published 10:30am Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Two people living in King County have gotten sick.

Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for driving drunk falls short

Published 4:43pm Tuesday, March 14, 2023

OLYMPIA — An effort to lower the legal limit for driving drunk has come up short.

First-of-its-kind mental health crisis care center announced North King County

Published 12:30pm Friday, March 10, 2023

The facility in Kirkland is intended to fill gaps in the region’s mental healthcare infrastructure.

House Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons ban

Published 12:36pm Thursday, March 9, 2023

Their bill outlawing the manufacture and sale of certain guns passed the state House. No Republican voted for it.

State of the County: Constantine discusses homelessness, environment, cameras for deputies

Published 4:27pm Tuesday, March 7, 2023

On March 7, King County Executive Dow Constantine gave his “State of the County ” speech, outlining some of what he considers to be successes ... Read more

In Olympia, Finnish president makes case for NATO, strong ties with WA

Published 10:30am Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Sauli Niinistö became the first foreign head of state to address a joint session of the state Legislature on Monday.

Nursing homes face staffing crunch amid the rising need for beds

Published 11:00am Wednesday, February 15, 2023

A bill in Olympia would increase Medicaid rates, wages to bolster skilled nursing facilities.

Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision

Published 10:26am Monday, February 13, 2023

OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.

Kung fu kid: Bellevue sophomore wins national tournament

Published 12:00pm Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Charlie Chen was crowned a grand champion at the Phoenix Wushu National kung fu competition in December 2022.

King County voters to decide on $1.25 billion mental health levy

Published 12:47pm Tuesday, February 7, 2023

The proposal includes a robust investment in the region’s mental health care infrastructure.