News
FBI arrests Auburn couple after 11-day manhunt
The couple was previously convicted for fraud and skipped sentencing on April 29.
News
Kent/Des Moines Road to close overnight for light rail construction
Overnight closures from Feb. 28 to March 3.
Northwest
Highline College chooses Jamilyn Penn as interim vice president
Will help manage Student Services division
News
Highline, Green River chosen among top 150 community colleges
Aspen Institute picks both schools to U.S. list out of more than 1,000
Life
Local producer releases YouTube film about Puerto Rican history
Federal Way resident shot film in Kent.
Northwest
New King County program connects homeless people to jobs and housing
Temporary jobs at county parks for $20 to $25 per hour
News
Construction of Federal Way Link Extension’s first elevated track segments begins
First girders going up at the future light rail Kent/Des Moines Station.
Life
Free Park Days in 2021 start in January
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will again offer 12 free days next year, in which day-use…
News
King County Council passes $12.59 billion biennial budget
King County Council on Nov. 17 passed a $12.59 billion biennial budget for 2021-2022, providing funding for anti-racist…
Northwest
King County Library System hires director of diversity, equity and inclusion
Dominica Myers oversaw racial equity and social impact initiatives with Seattle Opera
Northwest
New toolkit will help King County cities develop customized climate strategies
A way to mobilizing the region’s efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Northwest
Port of Seattle launches task force on Port Policing and Civil Rights
Nine areas of focus will guide effort over several months, recommendations expected in 2021
News
King County Fire Chiefs urge public to take steps to prevent brush fires from starting, spreading
The public should follow these tips to prevent brush fires.
Sports
Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices
Before practice begins, parents must understand COVID-19 protective protocols
Northwest
Study reveals depth of child care crisis of affordability, access in state
New report shows half a million children without access to licensed childcare
Northwest
King County dedicates $41 million to COVID-19 related rental assistance, eviction prevention
Emergency housing aid to individuals, families
News
Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton dies at 92
Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton died Aug. 19 in Seattle at age 92.
News
I-5 to close overnight in Federal Way Aug. 28-30
5-mile shutdown for new bridge construction at 70th Avenue East in Fife
Northwest
Constantine submits $87M emergency COVID-19 budget for testing, housing, childcare
Includes drive-thru testing sites in South County
Northwest
King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warns about scam calls
Caller claims prostitution case filed, but pay money and charges will be dropped