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Study shows top crash-prone intersections in King County
King County is home to 11 of the 30 most crash-prone intersections in the state, according to a…
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King County executive signs order to better protect immigrants
Girmay Zahilay’s first executive order goes into effect immediately.
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WA teacher sexual misconduct cases shielded from public
An InvestigateWest analysis of the state’s educator misconduct database shows gaps allowing teachers to escape scrutiny.
Sports
Championship state of mind: Seahawks take to the streets in Super Bowl parade | Photos
According to city officials, up to 1 million fans flooded downtown Seattle.
Sports
Bellevue hangs on in OT to win fourth straight KingCo crown
The Wolverines are now set for the District 2 tournament, which begins Feb. 17.
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Measles in Washington state: What you need to know
At least 23 cases reported so far in 2026.
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As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense
When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal…
Sports
Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner
With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Feb. 5 with the league’s commissioner…
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Here’s how child care oversight works in WA
How does oversight of child care spending actually work in Washington state?
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Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’ campaign
Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving
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Man found guilty of robbing multiple people in King County
2-hour carjacking spree in 2022 covered Kent, Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle and ended in Renton
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Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’
OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown condemned the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs…
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King County honors budget director for distinguished service
The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth…
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Experience three continents over three meals in Bellevue | Meanderings by Mindy Stern
Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.
Sports
Three focal points for Seahawks vs. 49ers in NFC Divisional Round
It’s the third time these teams have met this season, second time in three weeks.
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What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session
With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and…
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‘School funding crisis’ town hall urges WA to fix the gaps
Districts represented include Mercer Island, Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Northshore, Renton, Riverview, Shoreline, Snoqualmie Valley and Tukwila.
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Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood emergencies
“This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.
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Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington
After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme…
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New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan. 1
Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.