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Arson destroys hundreds of ballots inside a Washington state drop...

State and federal authorities are investigating a deliberately set fire that destroyed ballots inside a drop box in southwest Washington...

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • October 29, 2024 10:00 am
business Halloween decorations in Covington support the Boeing strike. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

Boeing machinists reject another contract offer

By Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard
business (Photo from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Public Health Image Library)

Health insurance premiums to rise for WA small businesses

By Grace Deng Washington State Standard


King County Elections emphasizes safety, security in voting process

Office issues news release in response to ballot drop box fires in Vancouver, Portland

By Steve Hunter • October 29, 2024 4:36 pm
Charges filed against teens in King County crime spree

Suspects linked to 78 robberies, shootings and carjackings in Sept. and Oct.

By Benjamin Leung • October 21, 2024 6:00 pm
Woman sentenced for identity theft of older King County residents

Investigators identified a total of 44 victims ranging from ages 56 to 97, including residents from Renton, Federal Way, Auburn, Enumclaw, Des Moines, Seattle, Issaquah and more.

By Benjamin Leung • October 21, 2024 5:30 pm
70% of WA public school students have access to free...

In the 2024-2025 school year, 1,523 schools are serving free meals to all students who requested one.

By Grace Deng Washington State Standard • October 21, 2024 7:00 am
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Study Smart, Save Big—Get Connected NOW Without Breaking the Bank

As students in Washington return to school, they are prioritizing quality, affordable, and flexible internet service options. They need internet…

By Andy Colley • August 29, 2024 1:30 am
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Valley Cities’ NHSC approval a big boost for employees and...

Eight Valley Cities clinics approved, offering loan forgiveness to eligible staff

By Valley Cities Behavorial Health Care • October 21, 2024 6:00 am

Discussion continues for KC Sheriff’s Office search warrant policies

Following a list of policy changes in July, discussion between the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight and the King County…

By Benjamin Leung • October 16, 2024 9:04 am
WA women 9th in nation for breast cancer diagnoses, analysis...

Washington women were more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer despite receiving fewer mammograms than the national average in…

By Grace Deng Washington State Standard • October 14, 2024 1:07 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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August 29, 2024 1:30 am
Eric Milne, Ph.D., LMFT, Chief of Outpatient Services at Valley Cities Behavioral Health. Sponsored
October 21, 2024 6:00 am
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September 16, 2024 6:00 am
Morningside Academy uses homogeneous grouping – students are placed with peers who have similar academic abilities, based on thorough assessments conducted at the beginning of the school year. Sponsored
September 2, 2024 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