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King County jail audit finds issues in behavioral health services

Addressing the issues could reduce the risk of reoffending.

By Joshua Solorzano • July 6, 2025 7:30 am


King County to expand flood outreach after Texas tragedy

Flood Control District Board votes to increase education, early warnings and community engagement

By Steve Hunter • July 8, 2025 5:08 pm
Gas tax will rise 6 cents a gallon in Washington...

Lawmakers turned to the tax to contend with a projected $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year transportation budget.

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • June 30, 2025 11:10 am
FIFA Club World Cup reaction: Best of soccer culture on...

River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds might be far from home, but the teams brought passion on and off the pitch at Lumen Field.

By Benjamin Ray • June 18, 2025 5:00 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
‘No Kings’ rallies scheduled across King County on June 14

The nationwide effort is intended to protest recent actions and policies by the Trump administration.

By Staff reports • June 10, 2025 2:15 pm
Every Saturday this summer, the De La Soil team will offer a three-course wood-fired menu on the patio at Copperworks Kenmore. Courtesy Copperworks Sponsored
Copperworks Kenmore is your new summer patio

With new cocktails, eats and three-course “Backyard BBQs,” Copperworks Kenmore and De La Soil have exciting plans for you this…

By Copperworks • July 7, 2025 6:00 am

Without an independent judiciary, our rights are compromised | Guest...

Lately, the rule of law has been in the news and there have been calls to impeach judges.

By Ketu Shah Presiding Judge, King County Superior Court • June 14, 2025 8:30 am
Jury service is the cornerstone of democratic participation | Guest...

Jury service is the most likely role residents will have in our justice system.

By Judge Andrea King Robertson and Judge Mark A. Larrañaga • April 25, 2025 1:30 pm
How to prepare for increased wildfire risk this summer

The Department of Natural Resources has tips on how to protect property.

By Grace Gorenflo • June 10, 2025 1:05 pm
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
Every Saturday this summer, the De La Soil team will offer a three-course wood-fired menu on the patio at Copperworks Kenmore. Courtesy Copperworks Sponsored
July 7, 2025 6:00 am
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June 26, 2025 12:00 pm
De La Soil owners and chefs Cody & Andrea Westerfield. The farm-to-table restaurant, at Copperworks Kenmore, draws the vast majority of its produce from the nearby Tuk Muk Farm in Woodinville, WA. Courtesy Copperworks Distillery Sponsored
June 1, 2025 6:00 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