Opinion
Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary
For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought…
Northwest
WA directs state dollars to food banks as SNAP funding cliff nears
Washington state will give food banks $2.2 million per week as they deal with the potential end of…
News
Interlake student explores innovation and inclusion with Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson
When Interlake High School senior Rithika Binu sat down with Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson, her questions reflected a…
Northwest
Man accused of vandalizing WA Capitol undergoes mental health evaluation
A Washington man suspected of breaking into and vandalizing the state Capitol is undergoing a mental health evaluation,…
Letters to the Editor
Measure 8201 lets WA invest long-term care funds wisely
Whether you support the Long-Term Care Trust Fund or not, it’s critical that we manage its reserves wisely.…
Northwest
Hammer-wielding vandal damages WA Capitol in late-night break-in
Auburn man, 29, accused of lighting fires, tipping over statues and breaking glass inside the building.
Northwest
‘Stay out of Seattle’: WA leaders tell Trump troops aren’t needed
Local officials fear Seattle could be the next city to see a deployment
Sports
Bellevue ties Seattle Prep in girls soccer
Bellevue High School’s girls soccer team tied Seattle Prep, 1-1, on Sept. 16 at Bellevue. Goals were scored…
News
Bellevue beats Bethel in football action
Bellevue High senior Reylen Witherspoon carries the ball while Bethel High freshman Dawsin Ridge tries to tackle him…
Northwest
Western states form vaccine alliance as Florida plans to end vaccine mandates
The Democratic governors of California, Oregon and Washington said Sept. 3 they are forming an alliance to coordinate…
Northwest
Homelessness still rising in Washington, state data shows
Homelessness is still on the rise in Washington, but data collected by the state Department of Commerce shows…
Northwest
WA ‘will not be bullied or intimidated,’ Ferguson tells Bondi
Governor responds to a letter from U.S. attorney general warning the state over its ‘sanctuary’ immigration policies.
Life
Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library
The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes…
Northwest
WA congressman riffs on national security in the Trump era
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, likened the president’s approach to drunk…
Northwest
New Washington state laws that took effect July 27
Housing, policing and diaper changes are among the areas that the legislation covers.
Northwest
Immigration arrests surged last month in Washington
Newly revealed arrest records offer the clearest look yet at how Trump’s immigration crackdown is unfolding