Northwest
Washington’s population exceeds 8 million
More than 68% of the growth occurred in the state’s five largest metropolitan counties
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Vote nears on ending ‘endangered’ status for WA wolves
The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s recommendation is to downlist wolves from “endangered” to “sensitive.”
News
Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson guilty of murder
Jury reached a verdict in the case of first Washington police officer to be tried under Initiative 940.
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Poll: WA voters want their lawmakers working all year long
Most Washington voters want their lawmakers to be at the Legislature in session during the entire year, according…
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Sound Publishing writers win SPJ awards
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the 2023 Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest.
News
Summer kicks off with 80-degree weekend weather
Puget Sound region weather forecast for June 21-23.
Sports
Storm pour it on in the fourth, wash out Sparks
Seattle used a huge 10-0 run late in the fourth to take control over Los Angeles.
News
WSDOT responds to stakeholders about future I-90/SR 18 projects
Construction causes concerns about congestion for freight and commuter traffic.
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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
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.
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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…
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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.
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Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases
Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.
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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…
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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…
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.