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Buffets and salad bars back on the menu in King County
Gov. Jay Inslee has revised rules to allow self-serve food areas in Phase 2 of the state’s reopening.
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Streatery Pilot on pause while COVID-19 cases rise
The city council will review the pilot program July 20 for possible reopening July 24
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King County homeless count: 11,751 people, up 5 percent from 2019
One night a year, volunteers spread out across Seattle and King County to count the homeless.
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Governor doubles down on mask rules
Inslee: Starting July 7, businesses do not serve those who do not wear a mask
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Politicians get pay raises, state workers get furloughs
A citizens panel approved the hikes in 2019. Unable to rescind them, lawmakers look to donate their extra…
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Human remains in West Seattle identified
Bags of body parts were found in a suitcase along a West Seattle beach on June 19.
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Judge invalidates Gov. Inslee’s veto in roads budget
Lawmakers said the governor crossed a constitutional line.
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Issaquah starts conversations on action plan for police accountability, equity
While contrasting, passionate ideas were expressed by the speakers at the June 29 meeting, Mayor Mary Lou Pauly…
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Kirkland man found guilty of promoting prostitution in Eastside sex trafficking ring
Authorities say suspect ran “successful enterprise” for greater half of a decade.
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“Front Street Streatery” pilot starts Friday
The city and Downtown Issaquah Association are working together to offer more outdoor dining for businesses
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Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in public
Jay Inslee says that until there is a vaccine, it’s the best weapon to stop the spread of…
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Renton man pleads guilty to one of state’s largest workers’ comp scams
The delivery driver was still working under his own name while receiving L&I pension, and owes the state…
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Issaquah man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography
Following his arrest in May 2019, child molestation charges against him also came forward in California, for which…
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King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis
Racism was declared a public health crisis by King County’s Board of Health.
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Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole
Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.
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Washington State Patrol looking for witnesses to recent road rage incident
The encounter took place June 16.
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Issaquah council talks racial equity after large protest turnout
The council meeting, 7 p.m. Monday, June 15, will go over city initiatives addressing police, racial bias and…
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WA classrooms to reopen this fall, says state superintendent
Chris Reykdal says in-person instruction is possible if schools comply with safety rules.