Northwest
Public Health reports season’s first pediatric flu deaths in King County
Two children died in February; first pediatric flu deaths in two years
Northwest
OSPI superintendent responds to federal attempt to limit DEI programs
Chris Reykdal advises school districts not to make changes to existing policies
Business
Joann to close fabric stores in Kent, Renton and Federal Way
Part of nationwide closure of more than 500 stores after filing for bankruptcy
Northwest
King County executive’s plan to renew parks levy 6 more years
King County Council still must approve proposal to voters on August ballot
News
World Relief office in Kent faces challenging refugee crisis
Trump’s executive order to suspend refugee resettlement directly impacts nonprofit
News
Inslee reduces sentence for man convicted in Kent Denny’s shooting
Frank Evans III to serve 17 fewer years for 2007 shooting that injured five
Business
Southern cooking restaurant to open at Highline College
Jumpin’ Jumbalaya offers Cajun-Creole fushion
News
Vandalism at Islamic Center causes concern about potential hate crime
Man throws objects through windows at Islamic Center of Federal Way mosque before speeding off in pickup
Northwest
Federal judge sentences bikini barista chain owner for tax evasion
LadyBug Espresso has locations in Kent, Auburn, Renton and other cities; failed to report $6M in revenue
News
King County to build animal shelter at new site; Kent facility to close
Search for property continues; timeline to be determined; $19.5 million approved for project
News
State Patrol arrests Federal Way man in fatal Kent crash on I-5 | Update
Victim identified; driver faces vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and DUI charges in Dec. 8 collision
Northwest
King County Metro seeks feedback about connecting buses to light rail
Agency plans to make changes in South King County as light rail opens in 2026
Northwest
King County storm damage assessment to help determine federal aid
Homeowners, business owners encouraged to report damages from windstorm
Northwest
PSE says windstorm ‘comparable to a hurricane’ with ‘unprecedented damage’
Company crews rally to restore power to thousands of customers over 5-day period
Business
Advance Auto Parts to close stores in Kent, Federal Way and Auburn
Part of nine closures in state and more than 500 across the nation
Northwest
King County Executive Dow Constantine won’t run for reelection in 2025
To give up position after 16 years; King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci to seek seat
Northwest
King County Elections emphasizes safety, security in voting process
Office issues news release in response to ballot drop box fires in Vancouver, Portland
News
Federal Way man faces vehicular homicide charge in death of Kent baby
19-year-old also charged with vehicular assault for injuring boy’s mother in SR 18 crash
News
King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 5 general election
About 1.4 million ballots sent out; King County Elections projects 82% turnout
Northwest
Judge sentences ex-King County guard for bribery to allow drugs into jail
Gets eight years, six months for taking $5,000 bribe to provide drugs to inmates