News
Boon Boona owner, Efrem Fesaha wins Washington Small Business Person of the Year
The East African-style coffee shop has locations in Renton and Seattle.
Life
Eastside Pottery spring sale to support local artists and organizations
Half of all proceeds will be donated to United Way King County and UNICEF Ukraine.
News
Bellevue College launches new degree in cybersecurity to meet industry demands
The college is currently accepting applications for the cybersecurity program for Fall 2022.
News
How unintended consequences led to King County’s removal of a Green River levee
Officials say the levee destroyed wetland habitat critical for salmon over 60 years.
News
COVID levels rise to ‘medium’ transmission risk in King County
No new restrictions, recommendations or regulations were suggested by health officer Jeff Duchin
Northwest
Washington wolf population continues to rise, report shows
In 2021, four new wolf packs were documented in four different counties.
News
Snoqualmie Tribe receives support from national tribal law experts in case regarding treaty rights
Tribe Chairman says the case may be “the most important Tribal Supreme Court case of our generation.”
News
Redmond hotel intended to be used to house the homeless will serve as a shelter for refugees temporarily
The Silver Cloud Inn was purchased by the King County under the Health Through Housing initiative.
News
Judged by XII (Episode 2): Police officer’s history of violence | King County Local Dive
Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.
Northwest
Biden visits Seattle and Green River College during trip to Pacific Northwest
The president will stress infrastructure in Portland and Seattle while raising money for the Democratic Party.
News
Bellevue native ‘disappointed’ over lack of tree protections after major tree removal
“Every time I see that, it’s like a funeral,” said Jane Gershovich.
Business
Google introduces new campus at Kirkland Urban
Also announces plans to invest more than $100 million in Washington state in 2022.
News
Bellevue man accused of child molestation, communication with a minor for immoral purposes
Charging documents state the man met the 9-year-old girl on two occasions.
News
Eastside cities partner to launch communitywide climate challenge on Earth Day
The challenge offers over 80 ideas to reduce carbon footprints, with 30 additional actions.
News
King County continues to grapple with alcohol rules in rural areas
Much of the debate surrounds wineries, breweries and distilleries operating as retail businesses.
News
Face coverings no longer required on transit and in transit facilities in Puget Sound region
The policy change is related to a federal judge’s decision to strike down mask mandates on airplanes.
News
Public health agencies link Norovirus outbreak to oysters from British Columbia
As of early April, 103 norovirus illnesses have been reported from 13 states, 62 in Washington.
Northwest
How a Ukrainian and Russian couple escaped a war zone
“We will never forget that sound. Boom. Boom,” said Valeriia Horodnycha, who has been staying in Mercer Island.