Measure 8201 lets WA invest long-term care funds wisely

Whether you support the Long-Term Care Trust Fund or not, it’s critical that we manage its reserves wisely. This year,…

By Sen. John Braun (R-Centralia) and Sen. Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) • October 10, 2025 11:30 am
Hammer-wielding vandal damages WA Capitol in late-night break-in

Auburn man, 29, accused of lighting fires, tipping over statues and breaking glass inside the building.

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • October 6, 2025 4:30 pm
‘Stay out of Seattle’: WA leaders tell Trump troops aren’t...

Local officials fear Seattle could be the next city to see a deployment

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • September 29, 2025 4:32 pm
WA officials respond to death of Charlie Kirk, political violence

Conservative activist was killed Sept. 10.

By Andy Hobbs • September 12, 2025 3:00 pm
Audit finds potential fraud in King County social services department

The department’s grant awards increased 95% in five years.

By Grace Gorenflo • September 10, 2025 9:20 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
Building hope through compassionate self-harm prevention in Seattle

Understanding how Zero Suicide framework creates safer care and stronger community support

By Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care • September 29, 2025 6:00 am

Western states form vaccine alliance as Florida plans to end...

The Democratic governors of California, Oregon and Washington said Sept. 3 they are forming an alliance to coordinate vaccine recommendations…

By Emily Fitzgerald Washington State Standard • September 5, 2025 1:43 pm
Homelessness still rising in Washington, state data shows

Homelessness is still on the rise in Washington, but data collected by the state Department of Commerce shows that the…

By Emily Fitzgerald Washington State Standard • August 28, 2025 5:01 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
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
Join Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care on Wednesday, Sept. 24 for a Lunch & Learn at the World Trade Center Seattle. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities. Sponsored
August 25, 2025 6:00 am
100 small business owners in King County will receive Comcast RISE grant packages to help them grow, innovate and strengthen their local community. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
August 19, 2025 1:30 pm
A new report on South King County’s healthcare landscape shows a sector that uniquely combines stable demand, high-wage employment and community impact. Courtesy Federal Way Chamber of Commerce Sponsored
July 28, 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