News
Buffets and salad bars back on the menu in King County
Gov. Jay Inslee has revised rules to allow self-serve food areas in Phase 2 of the state’s reopening.
News
King County homeless count: 11,751 people, up 5 percent from 2019
One night a year, volunteers spread out across Seattle and King County to count the homeless.
News
Governor doubles down on mask rules
Inslee: Starting July 7, businesses do not serve those who do not wear a mask
News
Politicians get pay raises, state workers get furloughs
A citizens panel approved the hikes in 2019. Unable to rescind them, lawmakers look to donate their extra…
News
Human remains in West Seattle identified
Bags of body parts were found in a suitcase along a West Seattle beach on June 19.
News
Judge invalidates Gov. Inslee’s veto in roads budget
Lawmakers said the governor crossed a constitutional line.
News
Kirkland man found guilty of promoting prostitution in Eastside sex trafficking ring
Authorities say suspect ran “successful enterprise” for greater half of a decade.
News
Kirkland hosting virtual ‘Celebrate Kirkland’
The Independence Day virtual event includes footage from previous parades and firework displays
News
Kirkland allocates CARES Act funding
The council approved the city manager’s plans for the $2.6 million
News
Juanita Beach to close at least a week from bacteria
This closure is in addition to the previous week’s closure that was caused by a toxic algal bloom…
News
Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in public
Jay Inslee says that until there is a vaccine, it’s the best weapon to stop the spread of…
News
Renton man pleads guilty to one of state’s largest workers’ comp scams
The delivery driver was still working under his own name while receiving L&I pension, and owes the state…
News
King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis
Racism was declared a public health crisis by King County’s Board of Health.
News
Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole
Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.
News
Washington State Patrol looking for witnesses to recent road rage incident
The encounter took place June 16.
Life
Specialty school coming to Kirkland
Listen and Talk is a specialized program for young children who are deaf or hard of hearing
News
Toxic algal bloom at Juanita Beach
People and pets should avoid the water, and call a doctor or veterinarian if they have sudden sickness…
Life
Ribbons for Black Lives Matter
The display at Marina Park coincides with statewide efforts of the local King County Black Lives Matter chapter.
News
WA classrooms to reopen this fall, says state superintendent
Chris Reykdal says in-person instruction is possible if schools comply with safety rules.