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Light rail draws record crowds for America’s World Cup match
Link light rail drew approximately 280,000 riders when the United States and Australia met in the World Cup…
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Mercer Island student dies from lacrosse injury
Mercer Island High School (MIHS) administrators informed the community on June 7 of the loss of one of…
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Local businesses urged to apply for federal flood funds by June 10
In the wake of the damage caused by the Dec. 2026 atmospheric rivers and flooding, it is important…
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Former Kirkland resident sentenced to prison for fraud
Five months after her conviction, former Kirkland resident Tamara King was sentenced to 55 months in prison on…
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School districts selected to receive a State Superintendent’s Award for Educational Excellence
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal has selected several Eastside school districts to receive the Office of Superintendent of Public…
Northwest
Measles in Washington state: What you need to know
At least 23 cases reported so far in 2026.
Northwest
How to delete genetic data from 23andMe
Washington state residents have a right to genetic data privacy and ability to request data deletion.
Northwest
Sound Publishing writers win SPJ awards
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the 2023 Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest.
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Fare inspections at Sound Transit Link stations begin June 3
Passengers will need proof of payment within fare paid zones at boarding areas
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Puget Sound Energy files two-year rate plan for electric, natural gas
Driven by the state’s clean energy laws, the plan has been filed to the Washington Utilities and Transportation…
Northwest
King County Library System ranks 3rd in the world for digital checkouts
KCLS reports 8,863,118 digital titles checked out in 2023.
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DOH reports 2022-2023 flu season was the deadliest in five years
Flu vaccination rates for children and preganant people reportedly dropped from pre-pandemic rates.
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$1.25 billion mental health levy is on April 25 special election ballot
King County Crisis Care Centers proposal would raise money through a property tax.
Business
Kirkland Chamber CEO is moving on after 10 years
Samantha St. John embarks on next career chapter.
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WA Lottery reveals Auburn woman as winner of $754.6 million Powerball jackpot
An Auburn woman has won the $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.
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Eye care product linked to antibiotic-resistant infections
Washington State Department of Health and CDC encourage residents to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears.
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Kirkland legend Bill Woods dies
He served as Kirkland’s mayor and also led efforts to build the Kirkland Performance Center.
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Sound Publishing to host King County prosecutor candidate forum Sept. 28
The event is free and open to the public at Carco Theatre in Renton, hosted in partnership with…
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Patti Cole-Tindall is officially confirmed as the new King County Sheriff
After serving as the interim sheriff since January, the King County Council unanimously voted to confirm Patti Cole-Tindall…
Sports
Lake Washington High School senior to compete in U18 Alpine Nationals in Colorado
Sydney Kraabel, Lake Washington High School senior, has earned her spot in the U18 Alpine Nationals in Vail,…