New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan....
Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.
Puget Sound Energy electric, natural gas rates go up
Roughly a 12% hike for electric customers and 7% for natural gas customers
King County accepting flood debris for free
Three stations will take your garbage and yard waste on weekends through Jan. 11.
Three takeaways from Seattle’s historic night
The Seahawks rallied in one of the most impressive comebacks in franchise history. Here’s what stands out.
Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts
In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.
Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding
As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond to ongoing…
Update: I-90 reopens after debris closes portion in North Bend
UPDATE: As of 1:36 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, all lanes of eastbound I-90 have reopened at Winery Road (milepost 27),…
Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding
The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.
King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025
Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far this year
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King County Prosecutor implements 30-day case filing policy
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No Kings rallies set for Oct. 18
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Prepare for southbound I-405 closures this weekend
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Audit finds potential fraud in King County social services department
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Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021
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I-405 southbound lane closures this weekend
Suarez delivers Mariners salvation with eighth inning slam
Seattle is one game away from the World Series as the ALCS heads back to Toronto.
ALCS: Scherzer and Giménez take down Mariners in Game 4
After leading 2-0 heading home to T-Mobile Park, the Mariners and Blue Jays are level.
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Jays came to play: Toronto blows out Mariners
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Stayin’ Alive: Seattle advances to the ALCS after 15 inning...
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Heroics from Jorge Polanco and Julio Rodriguez lead M’s past...
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Mariners’ offense falls flat in extras as they lose ALDS...
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Seattle Mariners host public scrimmage ahead of postseason
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Seattle Seahawks chemistry looks to provide additional edge in 2025
Christmas in Washington Concert Series returns
This year features Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas.
Underrated horror films for Halloween night
Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing to watch this Halloweekend.
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Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local...
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SIFF reviews: “West Shore,” “Evergreens” and “Dear Aloha”
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SIFF reviews: “Wolf Lands” and “Suburban Fury”
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SIFF reviews: “Monarch City” and “BLKNWS: Terms Conditions”
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What we talk about, or not, when talking about death
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Team Survivor Northwest leads hiking adventures for women battling cancer
Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary
For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought ice and…
King County Parks Levy is a critical investment in WA’s...
Guest commentary.
WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge
A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault…
Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps
Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Kiku Hughes’ graphic novel “Displacement” has become part of that curriculum.
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Local dancers, live orchestra bring the magical Nutcracker to life
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Legacy, resilience and the power of community: Planning for the...
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Comcast supports small business growth in Kirkland
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King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors
Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.
BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union
When completed, company will have 1.74 million members and assets of $33 billion
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Boeing machinists reject another contract offer
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Health insurance premiums to rise for WA small businesses
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Several King County grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale list
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Black Press Media concludes transition of ownership
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Seattle Children’s to close downtown Kent thrift store
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Environmental law group threatens to sue tire manufacturers over pollutants
