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Top News <p>NE 24th Street in Sammamish, a residential road, is one of the lines that separates the Lake Washington and Snoqualmie Valley school districts. Grace Gorenflo / Valley Record</p>

Sammamish families push to leave Snoqualmie Valley School District

They are appealing the district’s denial of a territory change petition.

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By Grace Gorenflo • February 17, 2026 5:26 pm
Northwest A compilation of screenshots taken from investigations conducted by Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in recent years related to K-12 teachers found to have engaged in sexual misconduct against minors. (InvestigateWest)

WA teacher sexual misconduct cases shielded from public

By Moe K. Clark, InvestigateWest
Sports Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald waves and holds the Lombardi Trophy during the parade. Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Championship state of mind: Seahawks take to the streets in Super Bowl parade | Photos

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Measles in Washington state: What you need to...
By Reporter Staff • February 11, 2026 4:22 pm

At least 23 cases reported so far in 2026.

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Alex Nemirovsky, a Liberty High School senior, speaks passionately to the crowd. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Over 200 Liberty High students walkout to protest...
By Bailey Josie • February 10, 2026 10:30 am

Liberty High School in the East Renton Highlands is one of the latest schools across Renton, King County and the…

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Donald “Slick” Watts played five seasons in Seattle in the 1970s. (Courtesy of Everett Herald)
Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA...
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • February 6, 2026 10:37 am

With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Feb. 5 with the league’s commissioner to offer…

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Sen. Claire Wilson (D-District 30) at the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education working session on Jan. 15. Screenshot/TVW
Here’s how child care oversight works in WA
By Keelin Everly-Lang • February 5, 2026 8:52 am

How does oversight of child care spending actually work in Washington state?

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Image courtesy King County Sheriff's Office
Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night...
February 3, 2026 1:20 pm

Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving

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Gov. Bob Ferguson answers a question during a joint press conference with Attorney General Nick Brown Jan. 26. Photo by Cassie Diamond
Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as...
By Cassie Diamond, WNPA Foundation • January 28, 2026 9:18 am

OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown condemned the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers…

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Dwight Dively poses with the proclamation and the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service. Photo courtesy of King County
King County honors budget director for distinguished service
By Drew Dotson • January 27, 2026 8:40 am

The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth county employee…

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The Bob Rivers Memorial Bench at Poo Poo Point. Photo courtesy of Tami Asars
Poo Poo Point bench dedicated to radio host...
By Grace Gorenflo • January 13, 2026 3:27 pm

The Seattle radio legend lived in North Bend for many years.

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba had at least 72 receiving yards in all but one game this season, including 84 in the finale at San Francisco. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images
Three focal points for Seahawks vs. 49ers in...
By Benjamin Ray • January 12, 2026 1:07 pm

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

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From left to right: Rep. Travis Couture, Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. June Robinson, and Rep. Timm Ormsby speak during the general fund budget panel at the 2026 legislative session preview Jan. 9. Photo by Cassie Diamond
What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative...
By Cassie Diamond, Ayeda Masood, and Annika Hauer, WNPA Foundation • January 12, 2026 12:45 pm

With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and Senate leaders…

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‘School funding crisis’ town hall urges WA to...
By Andy Nystrom • January 8, 2026 4:28 pm

Districts represented include Mercer Island, Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Northshore, Renton, Riverview, Shoreline, Snoqualmie Valley and Tukwila.

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King County Flood Patrol members Thomas Bannister (left) and Seth Ballhorn on their patrol route, Dec. 9, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Sound Publishing)
Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’...
By Grace Gorenflo • January 8, 2026 9:04 am

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

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On Dec. 8, 2025, the atmospheric river stretched thousands of miles from Guam to Washington before bringing moist subtropical air to the region for nearly a week. Photo from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GOES-18 Satellite
Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington
By Drew Dotson • January 5, 2026 1:38 pm

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

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$2.5 million in assistance available for flood damage
By Reporter Staff • January 2, 2026 3:40 pm

This comes after the governor’s disaster declaration.

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
New laws and taxes take effect in WA...
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • January 1, 2026 5:12 am

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

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Mercer Island police investigate homicide-suicide
By Andy Nystrom • December 31, 2025 8:00 am

Issaquah police also find two deceased people at a home.

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The Bellevue Ice Rink in downtown Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Downtown Association.
Where to go ice skating in King County
By Grace Gorenflo • December 22, 2025 1:00 pm

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

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