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Fourth of July weekend weather in King County

Expect mostly sunny and warm weather for the Fourth of July weekend in the Puget Sound region. Below is the...

By Staff reports • July 3, 2025 2:35 pm


Seattle Orcas cricket team hosts fan fest at Marymoor Park

Orcas players, coaches and owners joined fans to celebrate the start of the third year of MLC.

By Benjamin Ray • June 16, 2025 3:40 pm
New King county park rangers to begin patrolling Saturday

Council members hope the increased presence of officials will deter break-ins at trailheads.

June 6, 2025 11:50 am
SIFF reviews: “West Shore,” “Evergreens” and “Dear Aloha”

A canoe journey to the 2023 Paddle to Muckleshoot and a vintage SUV road trip from Spokane explore Washington state in all directions.

By Bailey Josie • June 5, 2025 10:15 am
Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant to challenge Adam Smith

Announces run in 2026 election for 9th District Congressional seat

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • June 3, 2025 12:35 pm
More specialty license plates on the way in WA

Up to six new options will arrive this fall.

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • May 29, 2025 2:15 pm
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Comcast Unveils Simpler, Predictable Internet Pricing—What It Means for Seattle...

Comcast, Western Washington’s largest internet service provider, is rolling out a new pricing structure for its Xfinity Internet plans, promising…

By Comcast • June 26, 2025 12:00 pm

SR18 closure at I-90 rescheduled to start May 29

Both directions of traffic will be closed around the clock until June 4.

By Grace Gorenflo • May 25, 2025 12:20 pm
Candidate filing begins for 9 Washington state legislative seats

Candidates can begin filing at 8 a.m. Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils, county commissions, school boards, and special districts.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • May 5, 2025 1:10 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
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June 26, 2025 12:00 pm
Comcast RISE will award 100 small businesses in King County with over $3 million in monetary, marketing and technology grants. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
May 18, 2025 6:30 am
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April 17, 2025 1:30 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