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Northwest <p>Leesa Manion. COURTESY PHOTO, Leesa Manion</p>

Leesa Manion seeks reelection as King County Prosecuting Attorney

Defeated Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell in November 2022

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By Steve Hunter • January 14, 2026 1:46 pm
Northwest From left to right: Rep. Travis Couture, Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. June Robinson, and Rep. Timm Ormsby speak during the general fund budget panel at the 2026 legislative session preview Jan. 9. Photo by Cassie Diamond

What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session

By Cassie Diamond, Ayeda Masood, and Annika Hauer, WNPA Foundation
Northwest King County Flood Patrol members Thomas Bannister (left) and Seth Ballhorn on their patrol route, Dec. 9, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Sound Publishing)

Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood emergencies

By Grace Gorenflo
U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, USDOJ
US Marshals alert public of fraudulent court order...
By Steve Hunter • January 6, 2026 10:23 am

Warning comes from Seattle-based Western District of Washington

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On Dec. 8, 2025, the atmospheric river stretched thousands of miles from Guam to Washington before bringing moist subtropical air to the region for nearly a week. Photo from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GOES-18 Satellite
Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington
By Drew Dotson drew.dotson@rentonreporter.com • January 5, 2026 1:38 pm

After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme and if…

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COURTESY PHOTO, PSE
Puget Sound Energy electric, natural gas rates go...
By Steve Hunter • January 2, 2026 11:20 am

Roughly a 12% hike for electric customers and 7% for natural gas customers

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
New laws and taxes take effect in WA...
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • January 1, 2026 5:12 am

Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.

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The flooded Cedar River flowing into Lake Washington. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Tenants’ rights and resources following floods
By Bailey Josie • December 22, 2025 12:46 pm

Washington state law has protections for tenants.

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Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts
By Bailey Josie • December 17, 2025 7:30 pm

In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.

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Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Sound Publishing photo)
Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 12, 2025 12:33 pm

As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond to ongoing…

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An AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage in 2019. (Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office)
WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another...
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 4, 2025 12:21 pm

A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault…

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Kent Superintendent Israel Vela with Kiku Hughes and Eileen Yamada-Lamphere at Mill Creek Middle School. Photo courtesy of the Kent School District.
Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps
By Bailey Josie • December 3, 2025 3:20 pm

Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Kiku Hughes’ graphic novel “Displacement” has become part of that curriculum.

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Courtesy of Seattle Metro Pickleball Association
Washington’s pickleball license plate.
Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • November 29, 2025 5:12 am

Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

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New King County Executive Girmay Zahilay speaks after his Nov. 25 swearing in during a County Council meeting in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County
Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County...
By Steve Hunter • November 25, 2025 5:58 pm

Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial

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The King County flood map shows the different areas of South King County, indicated by blues and oranges, that are prone to flooding. Image courtesy of King County Flood Control.
Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents
By Bailey Josie • November 10, 2025 11:54 am

As part of the Be Flood Ready campaign, all King County residents are eligible for free sandbag materials to help protect from floods.

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Kay Feather with her Battle Buddy Kyro. Photo courtesy of Northwest Battle Buddies.
Northwest Battle Buddies help veterans with PTSD
By Bailey Josie • November 9, 2025 7:00 am

Shannon Walker was a professional dog trainer for years when a veteran named Kevin W. came to her wanting his…

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The Auburn Food Bank at 2806 Auburn Way N. provides nourishment for people in need. File photo
WA directs state dollars to food banks as...
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • October 29, 2025 11:30 am

Washington state will give food banks $2.2 million per week as they deal with the potential end of food stamp…

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Overall gun violence down, but doubling among youth...
By Joshua Solorzano • October 18, 2025 7:30 am

King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reports that youth victims of gun violence have increased.

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Courtesy Photo, King County Elections
King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 4...
By Steve Hunter • October 15, 2025 2:55 pm

Voters should receive ballots by Oct. 20

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A bust of George Washington lies tipped over on the third floor of the Washington state Capitol building in Olympia, after a vandal broke in and caused damage on Sunday night. (Photo courtesy of Department of Enterprise Services)
Man accused of vandalizing WA Capitol undergoes mental...
By Emily Fitzgerald and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • October 14, 2025 4:45 pm

A Washington man suspected of breaking into and vandalizing the state Capitol is undergoing a mental health evaluation, an attorney…

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Hammer-wielding vandal damages WA Capitol in late-night break-in
By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • October 6, 2025 4:30 pm

Auburn man, 29, accused of lighting fires, tipping over statues and breaking glass inside the building.

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Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown speaks at a press conference alongside Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and other local officials on Monday, Sept. 29 at Seattle City Hall. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)
‘Stay out of Seattle’: WA leaders tell Trump...
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • September 29, 2025 4:32 pm

Local officials fear Seattle could be the next city to see a deployment

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WA officials respond to death of Charlie Kirk,...
By Andy Hobbs • September 12, 2025 3:00 pm

Conservative activist was killed Sept. 10.

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