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Massive earthquake on Seattle Fault would bring catastrophic tsunami waves

Published 10:40am Monday, July 11, 2022

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake could create a tsunami that would flood the Seattle shoreline in over 20 feet of water.

The falling of Roe v. Wade: Through the eyes of a local abortion access hotline volunteer

Published 9:35am Thursday, July 7, 2022

The Northwest Abortion Access Fund (NWAAF) is already receiving calls from people in Texas and Louisiana.

Data released on fireworks-related injuries in Washington

Published 5:30am Saturday, July 2, 2022

Last year fireworks caused $122,000 in damage.

Statewide task force to tackle organized retail crime rings

Published 2:10pm Thursday, June 23, 2022

Group brings law enforcement, prosecutors, retailers together to combat growing problem

Fireworks ban takes effect this year in unincorporated King County

Published 10:50am Tuesday, June 21, 2022

The new law does not extend to cities, which each have their own regulations around fireworks.

Large-capacity ammo magazine sales ban starts soon in Washington

Published 2:12pm Monday, June 20, 2022

Starting July 1, a 10-round capacity becomes the limit for sales. Meanwhile, “there is a rush on magazine purchasing.”

Report examines King County Sheriff’s Office misconduct investigations

Published 2:22pm Thursday, June 9, 2022

Ninety-one employees had multiple allegations of misconduct made against them in 2021.

King County’s unemployment rate at all-time low

Published 1:30pm Saturday, June 4, 2022

The Employment Security Department recorded an unemployment rate of 1.9% in the county.

On the brink of homelessness, a couple struggles to leave Renton

Published 3:50pm Thursday, June 2, 2022

How simple circumstances can add up, leaving ordinary people high and dry.

Supreme Court’s draft to overturn Roe v. Wade sparks uproar in WA | Roegner

Published 5:05am Saturday, May 28, 2022

The Supreme Court appeared divided and also shaken by its private deliberations appearing on the front page of almost every newspaper in the country for ... Read more

Washington ranks 7th among states for number of World War II veterans

Published 2:19pm Thursday, May 26, 2022

12,364 WWII veterans are living in the state, with a total population of 517,912 military veterans.

Use your King County library card to explore the outdoors

Published 12:40pm Tuesday, May 24, 2022

KCLS cardholders can check out a Discover Pass for two weeks to explore public lands.

Auburn police shoot dog, and owner claims it wasn’t justified

Published 3:39pm Tuesday, May 17, 2022

See videos of attack as well as bodycam footage of officer firing at dog.

King County Council approves creation of Cannabis Safety Taskforce amid rash of dispensary robberies

Published 3:30pm Tuesday, May 17, 2022

The multi-agency task force will cooperate to find ways to improve safety in the cash-only industry.

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.

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.

How unintended consequences led to King County’s removal of a Green River levee

Published 9:30am Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Officials say the levee destroyed wetland habitat critical for salmon over 60 years.

Could we pull together like the Ukrainians are doing? | Whale’s Tales

Published 3:04pm Thursday, April 14, 2022

The past is like a foreign country — they do things differently there.

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.