Life
Bellevue PD’s self-defense courses have taught 2,000 women and counting
Each class includes certified women instructors well-versed in jiu-jitsu.
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
Redmond students create free coding courses for kids
Redmond Coding Association also focuses on e-waste collection and will host a ‘hackathon’ this summer.
Sports
Seattle Orcas, ‘America’s Favorite Cricket Team,’ builds local support
Event held at Bellevue Downtown Park can be catalyst for the world’s second most popular sport.
News
Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases
Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.
News
Long-awaited Bellevue-to-Redmond light rail line opens for riders
What to know before you ride.
Sports
Spring sports breakdown: KingCo League surprises and standings
Here’s a rundown of what has gone down at the 2A and 3A KingCo levels of team sport.
News
Eastside Earth Day events
As Earth Day approaches, numerous Eastside cities aim to celebrate, educate and foster a positive environmental impact through…
Northwest
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…
Life
Eating Japan: Seattle’s historic encounter with Chef Shiro Kashiba
Shiro moved to Seattle at a time when the exoticism of Japanese cuisine had suddenly begun finding favorable…
News
Schools navigate the new world of explicit AI-generated images
Deepfake photos at Issaquah High School prompt review of policies and procedures.
Northwest
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…
News
Legislation ensures services for young children with disabilities
Advocates and providers gathered in Olympia on March 26 as Gov. Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1916, a…
News
Kirkland officer steps down following investigation into bikini barista incident
A Kirkland police officer accused of exhibiting odd behavior toward bikini barista employees while using a city-owned vehicle…
Sports
DirtFish accelerates its women in motorsport initiative
Snoqualmie rally car school program continues to grow. Women who have signed up so far include car enthusiasts,…
Northwest
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.
Northwest
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…
Sports
Bellevue wipes out Auburn 37-23 for second win of season
The score is significant, but the box score is where everyone’s eyes should go.