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Three focal points for Seahawks vs. 49ers in NFC Divisional...

It’s the third time these teams have met this season, second time in three weeks.

By Benjamin Ray • January 12, 2026 1:07 pm


Leesa Manion seeks reelection as King County Prosecuting Attorney

Defeated Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell in November 2022

By Steve Hunter • January 14, 2026 1:46 pm
US Marshals alert public of fraudulent court order scams

Warning comes from Seattle-based Western District of Washington

By Steve Hunter • January 6, 2026 10:23 am
Puget Sound Energy electric, natural gas rates go up

Roughly a 12% hike for electric customers and 7% for natural gas customers

By Steve Hunter • January 2, 2026 11:20 am
Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood...

“This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.

By Grace Gorenflo • January 8, 2026 9:04 am
Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington

After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme and if…

By Drew Dotson drew.dotson@rentonreporter.com • January 5, 2026 1:38 pm
New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan....

Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • January 1, 2026 5:12 am

Where to go ice skating in King County

Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you will likely…

By Grace Gorenflo • December 22, 2025 1:00 pm
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.

By Bailey Josie • December 17, 2025 7:30 pm
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…

By Kris Johnson, Association of Washington Business • November 13, 2025 11:00 am
King County Parks Levy is a critical investment in WA’s...

Guest commentary.

By Mitsu Iwasaki Trust for Public Land • July 24, 2025 2:30 pm
Tenants’ rights and resources following floods

Washington state law has protections for tenants.

By Bailey Josie • December 22, 2025 12:46 pm
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…

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 12, 2025 12:33 pm
The Waltz of the Flowers from the 2024 Nutcracker performance. Photo courtesy Olga Dmitrieva. Sponsored
December 8, 2025 6:00 am
Angela Donaldson with her parents, Kevin and Laurie Hauglie. Sponsored
December 2, 2025 7:30 am
100 small business owners in King County will receive Comcast RISE grant packages to help them grow, innovate and strengthen their local community. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
August 19, 2025 1:30 pm
The barrel room at Copperworks Kenmore offers a warm, inviting event space. Courtesy Copperworks Distilling Sponsored
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