Northwest
King County voters to decide $1.74B Harborview Medical Center measure
Improvements include a new medical tower building
Northwest
Inslee sends letter to Trump on the role of climate change in historic wildfires
‘I implore you to recognize the science behind this destruction’
Northwest
Why is COVID-19 more severe in men and elders? | UW Medicine
SARS-CoV-2 usually triggers a strong immune response, but less so in men and people over 60
Northwest
Smoke from Oregon, California fires moving into Western Washington
Unhealthy air expected Thursday night through Saturday
Northwest
8 tips to help parents and kids cope during pandemic | UW Medicine
A pediatric social worker offers suggeestions for families, including lowering your heartbeat.
Opinion
Editorial: State lawmakers shouldn’t wait to start budget work
Making tough choices on cuts and revenue can’t wait until next year and hopes for better news.
News
King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban
Outdoor fires, even barbecues or in fire pits, are now prohibited.
Opinion
Grocery store workers deserve respect and hazard pay | Guest column
As grocery store workers in King County, we experience the hard, cold realities of the COVID-19 pandemic every…
Opinion
Editorial: Honor 100 years of suffrage with your ballot
Women’s right to vote was recognized 100 years ago; we need to use the ballots women fought for.
Business
Free face masks available at King County Safeway locations
Stores to distribute 750,000 purchased by King County starting Aug. 24
Opinion
Editorial: Make certain you count in 2020 census
The Census Bureau has been told to cut its work short, making your response even more important.
Opinion
Editorial: Tax credit proposal would aid local journalism
Bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House would offer tax credits to advertisers and subscribers.
Letters to the Editor
Don’t close Steel Lake Park | Letter to the editor
The closure of Steel Lake Park will increase, rather than decrease, COVID-19 infections in Federal Way.
Business
New program to help ensure safe start compliance in restaurants, taverns
Launched by Public Health – Seattle & King County