Sports
Three focal points for Seahawks vs. 49ers in NFC Divisional Round
It’s the third time these teams have met this season, second time in three weeks.
Northwest
What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session
With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and…
News
‘School funding crisis’ town hall urges WA to fix the gaps
Districts represented include Mercer Island, Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Northshore, Renton, Riverview, Shoreline, Snoqualmie Valley and Tukwila.
Northwest
Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood emergencies
“This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.
Northwest
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…
News
$2.5 million in assistance available for flood damage
This comes after the governor’s disaster declaration.
Northwest
New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan. 1
Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.
News
Mercer Island police investigate homicide-suicide
Issaquah police also find two deceased people at a home.
Life
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…
Northwest
Tenants’ rights and resources following floods
Washington state law has protections for tenants.
Sports
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.
Northwest
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…
Northwest
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…
News
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…
News
Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding
The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.
Northwest
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…
Northwest
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…
Business
King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors
Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.
Northwest
Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.
News
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…