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                                <p>Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff clean up Caspian tern carcasses during the bird flu outbreak on Rat Island in Jefferson County, 2023.</p>

How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state

“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

By Grace Gorenflo • March 9, 2025 7:30 am


Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts to Washington state budget

State officials look to solve a shortfall estimated to be $12 billion or more.

By Jake Goldstein-Street and Bill Lucia Washington State Standard • February 28, 2025 10:45 am
Measles detected in King County infant

The patient visited multiple locations around the county between Feb. 20 and Feb. 25, including Bellevue Square, Bothell, and Redmond.

February 27, 2025 3:35 pm
OSPI superintendent responds to federal attempt to limit DEI programs

Chris Reykdal advises school districts not to make changes to existing policies

By Steve Hunter • February 20, 2025 10:45 am
‘Follow the damn law’: Washington leaders have terse words for...

Gov. Bob Ferguson and others oppose many of the president’s orders

By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard • February 13, 2025 5:42 pm
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By Rodrigo Lopez • March 13, 2025 1:30 am
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike.
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike. Sponsored
10 things you need to know about this year’s Snohomish...

March 28 event offers expert advice, activities connections for a fulfilling retirement.

By Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo • March 3, 2025 6:00 am

Carjackers caught after pursuit | KC Crime Dive

In this episode: Kent Police arrested two men for investigation of robbery after a reported carjacking early Feb. 26 on the West Hill and a vehicle pursuit into Auburn.

By Cameron Sheppard • March 10, 2024 11:05 am
Cigarette leads to arrest of murder suspects | KC Crime...

In this episode: A discarded cigarette found by detectives outside the Kent Valley Motel helped lead to the arrest of a Seattle man and woman for allegedly killing two people Jan. 31, 2023, inside a room at the motel.

By Cameron Sheppard • March 9, 2024 11:05 am
Double murder charges for white supremacists | KC Crime Dive...

In this episode: King County prosecutors have charged a Snohomish man with the Nov. 2023 murders of a man and woman near Renton — and charged a Tulalip man with assisting in hiding the bodies. Prosecutors also charged one suspect with animal cruelty in the first degree for the killing of the horse.

By Cameron Sheppard • March 7, 2024 11:05 am
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike.
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike. Sponsored
March 3, 2025 6:00 am
Cathy Bell, Valley Cities’ Midway Clinic Manager (front right) and the Valley Cities New Journeys team. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care. Sponsored
February 17, 2025 6:00 am
Emerald Ballet Academy is dedicated to sharing the joy and discipline of ballet with students of all ages. Olga Dmitrieva photo / courtesy Emerald Ballet Academy Sponsored
February 10, 2025 6:00 am

The Double Bind

Allegations of rape will get you an audience with the King County Prosecutor’s office. But justice is more elusive.

By Sara Bernard • December 7, 2016 1:30 am
The Fear and Resolve of Those Most Threatened by a...

Seattle’s Muslims and Mexican immigrants share their hopes and concerns following the election.

By Jovelle Tamayo • January 18, 2017 1:30 am