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News <p>This insignia will be on King County Park Rangers’ uniforms, vehicles, and mountain bikes. Inage courtesy King County</p>

New King county park rangers to begin patrolling Saturday

Council members hope the increased presence of officials will deter break-ins at trailheads.

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June 6, 2025 11:50 am
News A rendering of the SR18 diverging diamond interchange upon completion. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation

SR18 closure at I-90 rescheduled to start May 29

By Grace Gorenflo
News Courtesy Graphic

Renton, Bellevue among cities of possible measles exposure

By Bailey Josie
Courtesy Photo, State of Washington
Candidate filing begins for 9 Washington state legislative...
By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • May 5, 2025 1:10 pm

Candidates can begin filing at 8 a.m. Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils, county commissions, school boards, and special districts.

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Chase Jones and his attorney Brad Barshis reading Jones’ statement to the judge. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
Man who killed four in Renton crash sentenced...
By Joshua Solorzano • April 25, 2025 5:50 pm

The prosecutor reported that Chase Jones was traveling at 112 mph when he crashed into the victims.

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A house in Issaquah was damaged by fallen trees during November’s bomb cyclone. (Courtesy of King County Councilmember Sarah Perry’s office)
FEMA denies funds to WA for damage caused...
By Bailey Josie • April 14, 2025 3:00 pm

Gov. Bob Ferguson says federal funds are needed to address $34 million in damage caused by the storm, and that the state will appeal.

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A man places his ballot into the drop box outside Federal Way City Hall. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of voters
By Bailey Josie • April 11, 2025 5:35 pm

Congressman reports law could cost Washingtonians over $361 million just to register to vote.

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Dow Constantine. COURTESY PHOTO
Board recommends Dow Constantine as new Sound Transit...
By Steve Hunter • March 24, 2025 4:11 pm

In his 16th year as King County executive and on the Sound Transit Board; pay could be $675,000 annually

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Photo courtesy of Katherine Haman
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff clean up Caspian tern carcasses during the bird flu outbreak on Rat Island in Jefferson County, 2023.
How to navigate the bird flu in Washington...
By Grace Gorenflo • March 9, 2025 7:30 am

“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Image courtesy King County Public Health Seattle & King County
Measles detected in King County infant
February 27, 2025 3:35 pm

The patient visited multiple locations around the county between Feb. 20 and Feb. 25, including Bellevue Square, Bothell, and Redmond.

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Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. on Jan. 14, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)
Small businesses brace for higher minimum wage in...
By Grace Gorenflo • January 28, 2025 12:38 pm

New wage for unincorporated areas went into effect Jan. 1, but the rules are still being determined.

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Jeffrey Nelson receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8...
By Joshua Solorzano • January 24, 2025 2:40 pm

A jury convicted him in June 2024 for second-degree murder after shooting Jesse Sarey in 2019

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Eastside Fire & Rescue crew dispatched to help...
By Andy Nystrom • January 10, 2025 12:30 pm

The crew is part of a caravan that began heading south on Jan. 9 and includes firefighters and vehicles from Bothell, Kirkland, Shoreline and Fall City.

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People speak up at ‘School Funding Crisis’ Eastside...
By Andy Nystrom • January 10, 2025 8:14 am

“We cannot keep going the status quo of funding in Washington state.”

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Crews clear trees from State Route 18, which the Washington State Patrol closed in both directions Wednesday, Nov. 20, from Issaquah Hobart to I-90 over Tiger Mountain because of fallen trees during a windstorm. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol
King County Council approves legislation to help bomb...
By Grace Gorenflo • December 12, 2024 2:30 pm

The legislation will ease expenses for businesses and homeowners.

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Competing for the 8th Congressional District: Carmen Goers, left, and Kim Schrier. COURTESY PHOTOS
Adam Smith and Kim Schrier will retain Congress...
November 5, 2024 9:40 pm

Smith represents the 9th Congressional District and Schrier represents the 8th Congressional District.

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Larry Best, a customer coordinator for quality assurance who has worked at Boeing for 38 years, stands outside of Angel of the Winds Arena with a “vote no” sign on Monday in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Boeing Machinists approve contract, ending 52-day strike
By Michael Henneke • November 5, 2024 8:40 am

After voting no twice, 59% of union members approved the latest contract.

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Prosecutors charged Lorenzo Hezekiah Hendrix in connection to an Oct. 4 armed robbery of a Seattle convenience store. (Court documents)
Charges filed against teens in King County crime...
By Benjamin Leung • October 21, 2024 6:00 pm

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

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Courtesy Photo, King County Elections
King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 5...
By Steve Hunter • October 16, 2024 11:50 am

About 1.4 million ballots sent out; King County Elections projects 82% turnout

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King County Sheriff’s Office new Bell 407GXi Helicopter. Photo courtesy of Angela Van Liew, King County Sheriff’s Office
King County Sheriff’s Office gets new helicopter
By Joshua Solorzano • October 10, 2024 5:00 pm

It was purchased with the support of King County taxpayers.

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Southbound I-405 through Renton will be closed late Friday evening to early Monday morning. Courtesy of WSDOT.
Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend
By Bailey Josie • September 19, 2024 3:17 pm

For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.

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Former Congressman Dave Reichert, a Republican, left, and Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, right, are seen on stage during the second debate of the 2024 Washington state governor’s race, Sept. 18, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)
Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with...
By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • September 19, 2024 1:11 pm

The two candidates for Washington governor clashed over abortion, public safety and who will be a better change agent. It’s the last time they are expected to meet before Election Day.

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King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County
Green River Killer booked into King County jail...
By Steve Hunter • September 9, 2024 4:25 pm

Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate ‘potentially related cases’

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