Northwest
‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves
A sharply-divided state panel on July 19 retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status…
News
WA Democrat leaders ‘applaud’ Biden for dropping out of race
Smith, Schrier, DelBene and Cantwell released statements in support of President Biden’s Sunday decision to no longer seek…
Northwest
Selling Washington’s food and farm products to the world
Department of Agriculture is assembling a program to help promote products grown, raised, caught, baked and brewed in…
Letters to the Editor
International Affairs Budget and why Americans should support foreign aid | Letters
Two letters to the editor.
Business
Several King County grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale list
See the entire list, which includes Safeway, QFC and Haggen stores.
Northwest
King County politicos share thoughts on presidential debate
“I can tell you who didn’t win the debate, and it was the American public.”
Northwest
Attack websites seep into WA election battles
Such undertakings tend to change few minds and can incite a backlash, especially in communities where negative campaigning…
Northwest
Landmark Supreme Court decision criminalizes homelessness
In King County, there are about 16,385 people experiencing homelessness on any given night.
News
Fourth of July weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm highs
In light of preventable drownings, King County officials are urging the public to be cautious at rivers, lakes…
Northwest
Washington’s population exceeds 8 million
More than 68% of the growth occurred in the state’s five largest metropolitan counties
Northwest
Vote nears on ending ‘endangered’ status for WA wolves
The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s recommendation is to downlist wolves from “endangered” to “sensitive.”
News
Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson guilty of murder
Jury reached a verdict in the case of first Washington police officer to be tried under Initiative 940.
Northwest
Poll: WA voters want their lawmakers working all year long
Most Washington voters want their lawmakers to be at the Legislature in session during the entire year, according…
Northwest
Sound Publishing writers win SPJ awards
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the 2023 Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest.
News
Summer kicks off with 80-degree weekend weather
Puget Sound region weather forecast for June 21-23.
News
The second annual Issaquah Film Festival: Staying true to its roots while expanding its vision
“I would say [the film festival] is like our love letter to the city that brought us all…
Life
Showcase your Fenders on Front Street for Father’s Day
The Sunday event will span from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
News
Closures coming with I-90 summer construction
Bridge deck rehabilitation, slope stabilization and lane additions between North Bend and Vantage are expected to cause delays.
Sports
Storm pour it on in the fourth, wash out Sparks
Seattle used a huge 10-0 run late in the fourth to take control over Los Angeles.
News
Council celebrates retirement of Issaquah police officer
In other news: Issaquah Police Department offers hiring bonus; council awards bid for 2024 maintenance overlay projects.