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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Hundreds of new laws will take effect in state June 6
Legislature approved changes in police pursuits, parental rights, firearms and other laws
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Former King County jail guard pleads guilty to bribery, drug charges
Accepted bribe to distribute meth, fentanyl to two jail inmates
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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
News
King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated areas
Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be…
News
Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases
Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.
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Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in WA
The prohibition on the sale and distribution of these products will take effect June 1 under a law…
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WSDOT: Slow down for Work Zone Awareness Week
The number of fatal crashes in marked work zones had doubled in 2023 when compared to the previous…
News
New state legislation fights catalytic converter theft
Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on March 26 adding new regulations to the purchase and sale of…
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Q&A with the new King County Library System executive director
“It’s really about providing that space to reimagine who you are,” said Heidi Daniel.
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New state law gives green light to more traffic cameras
The move comes as roadway deaths in the state have hit historic highs.
Sports
Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2024 season
A couple of our reporters headed to T-Mobile Park to see if the Mariners’ food budget was as…
News
KC Sheriff’s Office sues over Burien encampment ban
Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director calls Burien’s ordinance “unconstitutional.”
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King County fish culvert plan falls short in project prioritization
KC Auditor says that the county is doing lower priority projects first, putting higher ones at risk.
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Carjackers caught after pursuit | KC Crime Dive
In this episode: Kent Police arrested two men for investigation of robbery after a reported carjacking early Feb.…
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Cigarette leads to arrest of murder suspects | KC Crime Dive
In this episode: A discarded cigarette found by detectives outside the Kent Valley Motel helped lead to the…
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King County Sexual Assault Resource Center releases report case outcomes
Report reveals outcomes for 408 sexual assault victims in 2021 backlogged court cases.
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Double murder charges for white supremacists | KC Crime Dive podcast
In this episode: King County prosecutors have charged a Snohomish man with the Nov. 2023 murders of a…
Northwest
Legislature OKs initiatives on police pursuits, income tax, parental rights
Few restrictions on police pursuits; income tax prohibited; parental rights clarified
Life
Fandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con
Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.