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King County warns of potential for severe flooding

Published 4:00pm Wednesday, November 2, 2022

County leaders urge residents to prepare themselves for floods as needed.

Wildfire smoke and high-risk fire conditions likely over the weekend

Published 3:10pm Friday, September 9, 2022

Low humidity, gusty winds and high temperatures mean if a fire starts, it will spread rapidly.

King County Council wants to look at ways to support food banks amid rising inflation

Published 12:00pm Wednesday, September 7, 2022

A measure to identify resources for food banks will be come to a final vote on Sept. 20.

So much in me, good and bad, I trace back to my old man | Whale’s Tales

Published 6:30am Saturday, June 18, 2022

This Sunday, like many folks across this nation will do and each in their own way, I will remember my own father, Maurice G. Whale.

New Eyes on Kelp initiative boosts underwater monitoring of kelp beds

Published 11:10am Thursday, May 5, 2022

Puget Sound’s kelp forest are in decline due to pollution and threats from climate change.

Black drivers disproportionately pulled over by WSP in King, Pierce counties

Published 12:30pm Monday, December 6, 2021

A study by WSU researchers examined over 3 million traffic stops performed by WSP officers.

Senator becomes first GOP candidate for secretary of state

Published 4:56pm Thursday, December 2, 2021

Sen. Keith Wagoner will challenge Democrat Steve Hobbs, who was appointed to the statewide post in November

Task force recommends reforms to improve state’s response to sexual assault

Published 1:40pm Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Recommendations include addressing shortage of sexual assault trauma nurses

Car review: 2021 Honda Ridgeline AWD Sport

Published 4:35pm Monday, October 11, 2021

By Larry Lark, contributor

Washington state’s minimum wage increasing to $14.49 next year

Published 2:56pm Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Increase attributed to more expensive gas, housing, household furnishings and food, state’s Department of Labor & Industries says.

Wildfire smoke: A burning health issue is getting worse

Published 12:05pm Monday, June 21, 2021

Health experts are urging Washingtonians to prepare for more of what they suffered through last September — what the Department of Ecology called an unprecedented ... Read more

Hot housing market forces out many first-time homebuyers

Published 11:43am Monday, June 21, 2021

Housing experts concerned about the long-term impacts on generational wealth.

Should you keep masking up if you’re vaccinated?

Published 3:15pm Monday, May 17, 2021

Think about it, says King County’s top doctor.

Murray, other top Democrats introduce bill raising federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025

Published 5:48pm Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Current federal wage is $7.25 per hour

House Democrats lay out massive $26B transportation package funded by gas tax hike

Published 1:34pm Tuesday, January 19, 2021

An 18-cent gas tax increase and a fee on carbon emissions would fund new roads and more.

State minimum wage goes to $13.69 per hour starting Jan. 1

Published 10:34am Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Current rate is $13.50

Kayaking kid conquers raging rapids

Published 1:30am Saturday, December 19, 2020

“Between Two Swims” captures family’s brave adventures on film.

Wear your face-hugging, ever-loving mask | Editorial

Published 1:30pm Saturday, June 20, 2020

“Don’t make me come down there.”

Find restaurants open for takeout/delivery in Puget Sound area

Published 3:05pm Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Interactive map provides details

Latest numbers: Washington COVID-19 outbreak by county

Published 6:00pm Sunday, March 29, 2020

With links to official information.