King County executive signs order to better protect immigrants
Girmay Zahilay’s first executive order goes into effect immediately.
Transit riders will be able to pay fares with credit,...
A new Tap to Pay feature by One Regional Card for All (ORCA) will allow transit riders to use credit…
King County reports fewest shootings since before the pandemic
The county saw a decrease in shootings and a change in the demographics.
Study shows top crash-prone intersections in King County
King County is home to 11 of the 30 most crash-prone intersections in the state, according to a study by…
As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense
When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal with the…
State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington
Would keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property.
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For Seahawks fans across Seattle, Super Bowl Sunday is as much about the watch party as it is the game….
Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000...
Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving
Man found guilty of robbing multiple people in King County
2-hour carjacking spree in 2022 covered Kent, Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle and ended in Renton
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Renton man charged in fatal Seattle shooting
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King County accepting flood debris for free
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Renton man accused of ramming Seattle police
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Update: I-90 reopens after debris closes portion in North Bend
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Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding
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King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025
Local singer Zan Fiskum advances to final 9 on ‘The...
Maple Valley singer has ties to Kent
Paradiso Festival is on the rocks following lawsuit
Paradiso Festival, one of the most popular annual EDM events in Washington state, may be in trouble after one of…
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They wanted to tell true-crime stories, so they started a...
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New TV show filming in Snoqualmie
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Gallery: Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival 2019
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Seattle Art Fair renews partnership with Frye Art Museum
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Seattle Art Fair returns Aug. 1
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Despite Construction, Pioneer Square’s Art Galleries Remain Strong
Extra DUI patrols set for Super Bowl weekend in King...
More police to be out Feb. 6-8
State Senate approves lower drunk driving limit
The bill drops it to 0.05% from 0.08%; still needs House approval
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Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’
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King County honors budget director for distinguished service
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Leesa Manion seeks reelection as King County Prosecuting Attorney
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What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session
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Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood...
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US Marshals alert public of fraudulent court order scams
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.
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.
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.
Editorial: Reopen schools in fall, but do it safely
Don’t bully schools into reopening. Protect our students.
Why this newspaper is capitalizing Black | Editorial
Moving forward, Seattle Weekly and the rest of Sound Publishing’s King County titles will capitalize Black when referring to the…
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Wear your face-hugging, ever-loving mask | Editorial
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Thank you grocery store clerks
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To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest,...
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Gov. Jay Inslee talks about homelessness and the climate
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We need to, but how do we talk about race?
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Despite ruling on Public Records Act, we need to keep...
Mind over miles: Thoughts from the Seattle Half Marathon
Reporter runs the 13.1-mile race in 2:01:40.
Huskies fall to Ducks, 35-31 | Photos
The University of Washington Huskies fell to the Oregon Ducks, 35-31, on Oct. 19 to a sellout crowd at Husky…
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Wilson’s 4 TDs, late field goal miss helps Hawks edge...
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Marysville Olympian, honored Wednesday, found dead at 42
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Spread the wealth? Money crunch is coming for Seahawks
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Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner
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Three focal points for Seahawks vs. 49ers in NFC Divisional...
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Three takeaways from Seattle’s historic night
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Local dancers, live orchestra bring the magical Nutcracker to life
The Double Bind
Allegations of rape will get you an audience with the King County Prosecutor’s office. But justice is more elusive.
The Fear and Resolve of Those Most Threatened by a...
Seattle’s Muslims and Mexican immigrants share their hopes and concerns following the election.
