northwest <p>The King County flood map shows the different areas of South King County, indicated by blues and oranges, that are prone to flooding. Image courtesy of King County Flood Control.</p>

Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents

As part of the Be Flood Ready campaign, all King County residents are eligible for free sandbag materials to help protect from floods.

By Bailey Josie • November 10, 2025 11:54 am


BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union

When completed, company will have 1.74 million members and assets of $33 billion

By Steve Hunter • November 19, 2025 11:55 am
Underrated horror films for Halloween night

Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing to watch this Halloweekend.

By Bailey Josie • October 30, 2025 8:54 am
WA directs state dollars to food banks as SNAP funding...

Washington state will give food banks $2.2 million per week as they deal with the potential end of food stamp…

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • October 29, 2025 11:30 am
King County Prosecutor implements 30-day case filing policy

Following an average of 100 days for case-filing decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the prosecutor’s office must now make decisions quicker.

By Joshua Solorzano • October 22, 2025 9:37 am
Suarez delivers Mariners salvation with eighth inning slam

Seattle is one game away from the World Series as the ALCS heads back to Toronto.

By Benjamin Ray • October 18, 2025 10:50 am
Xfinity Mobile is offering Seattle residents some terrific deals on the latest tech for Black Friday. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
Don’t let these Black Friday mobile phone prices in Seattle...

Seattle’s holiday shopping season is starting earlier than ever, with major retailers rolling out deals well ahead of Black Friday…

By Comcast • November 23, 2025 1:30 pm

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
Xfinity Mobile is offering Seattle residents some terrific deals on the latest tech for Black Friday. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
November 23, 2025 1:30 pm
James and Shadow are among the many in King County who’ve received vital services from Valley Cities in its 60 years. Courtesy Valley Cities Sponsored
October 27, 2025 6:00 am
Over the last four years, Comcast has invested more than $7.4 million in cash and in-kind services in Seattle, expanding internet access, delivering digital skills training and providing devices to help residents thrive in an increasingly digital world. Stephen Brashear/AP Images for Comcast Sponsored
October 16, 2025 6:30 am
Valley Cities team members and guests at a recent Community Coffee Chat at the World Trade Center in Seattle. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities. Sponsored
September 29, 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