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No more stolen sisters: How WA is responding to missing and murdered Indigenous people

Published 5:30am Saturday, May 7, 2022

Across the state, 126 Indigenous people remain missing, with 31 having gone missing in King County.

Did we end the mask mandate too soon in WA? | Roegner

Published 4:05pm Friday, May 6, 2022

Philadelphia recently became the first U.S. city to reinstate its indoor mask mandate. But it may not be the last.

Tuberculosis cases on the rise in Washington state

Published 9:13am Friday, May 6, 2022

As of April 28, 70 TB cases have been reported, and 17 new cases have connections with each other.

County auditor finds barriers to access, inequities in outcomes for people seeking protection orders

Published 2:00pm Tuesday, May 3, 2022

The auditors made several recommendations to improve the protection order process.

Small Business Owners Finding Support Through Special Grant Program

Published 6:30am Monday, May 2, 2022

Starting a small business at any time can come with an enormous amount of challenges but starting one during a pandemic creates even more. I’m ... Read more

JUDGED BY XII (Episode 3): Behind the decision to charge a police officer with murder | King County Local Dive

Published 4:00am Monday, May 2, 2022

Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

Lawsuit may have chilling effect on effort to reduce homelessness | Roegner

Published 4:35pm Friday, April 29, 2022

Responding to the regional homeless challenge isn’t easy and comes with its own set of political problems. First, it is a regional problem affecting most ... Read more

Washington legislature awards $10.6M in stipends for youth exiting Extended Foster Care program

Published 12:53pm Thursday, April 28, 2022

The number of young adults in King County who will receive stipends is 191.

Boon Boona owner, Efrem Fesaha wins Washington Small Business Person of the Year

Published 11:30am Wednesday, April 27, 2022

The East African-style coffee shop has locations in Renton and Seattle.

Washington wolf population continues to rise, report shows

Published 1:00pm Tuesday, April 26, 2022

In 2021, four new wolf packs were documented in four different counties.

Google introduces new campus at Kirkland Urban

Published 4:00pm Thursday, April 21, 2022

Also announces plans to invest more than $100 million in Washington state in 2022.

King County prosecutor race is the one to watch | Roegner

Published 12:41pm Thursday, April 21, 2022

The race to replace retiring Dan Satterberg as King County prosecutor is one to watch closely.

Family of man killed by Auburn police file wrongful death lawsuit against Auburn

Published 12:30pm Thursday, April 21, 2022

The officer is now the subject of two lawsuits against the city

King County continues to grapple with alcohol rules in rural areas

Published 3:30pm Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Much of the debate surrounds wineries, breweries and distilleries operating as retail businesses.

School district investigates coach; LGBTQ book ban; teen arrested in armed robbery spree | King County Local Dive

Published 2:15pm Friday, April 15, 2022

A new podcast for King County residents

New lanes on Highway 18 | Shiers

Published 3:05pm Thursday, April 14, 2022

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Health board decides against COVID vaccine requirement for students

Published 6:08pm Wednesday, April 13, 2022

The state Board of Health wants to see more data for younger children.

WA health officials recommend having overdose reversing drug on hand amid alarming increase in drug-related deaths

Published 3:00pm Wednesday, April 13, 2022

WSDOH reports a 66 percent increase in drug overdoses since 2019.

New alert system aims to bring home missing Indigenous people

Published 3:00pm Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a law creating the new system. Families of the missing and murdered say it’s a start.

King County to offer grants for innovative recycling, reuse and waste reduction project proposals

Published 1:45pm Monday, April 11, 2022

Proposers are eligible for $20,000 to $300,000 per project, the deadline for applicants is May 6.