News
Carpenters union strike on pause after “illegal picketing activity”
Union spokesperson claims wildcat protestors harrassed and threatened violence.
Business
Katsu Burger opens new Kent location
The restaurant offers breaded hamburgers inspired by traditional Japanese comfort food.
News
Housing and finance insiders call for subsidized housing families can own, instead of rent
Advocates say increasing homeownership will strengthen the community, build intergenerational wealth
Northwest
Three killed Sept. 18 in head-on collision along I-90 in King County
Wet road and speed too fast for weather conditions led to crash | State Patrol
News
Waste management expert knocks county’s plan to expand landfill
The waste management advocate said the decision to expand seems pre-determined despite assessment.
News
State employees including first responders sue state over vaccine mandate
The lawsuit filed on behalf of more than 90 plaintiffs claims Inslee’s order is unconstitutional.
News
Union carpenters to go on strike, expected to impact Eastside Microsoft projects
Members authorized strike after rejecting AGC offer for the fourth time.
News
The state’s hospitals face “unprecedented collapse” amid COVID uptick warn healthcare unions
Union spokeperson says understaffing was a problem even before the pandemic.
News
Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs condemns recent police ambushes
Two officer targeted shooting were reported last week in South King County.
News
King County is looking for community members to help oversee law enforcement accountability
Community Advisory Committee for Law Enforcement Oversight is in need of applicants.
News
Why burning our trash may not be as bad as it sounds
Understanding waste-to-energy’s financial and environmental impact in King County.
News
Student brings awareness to menstrual health among Puget Sound’s homeless
When Ria Mohan, a junior of Juanita High School in Kirkland, had to choose a topic of focus…
News
King County Council steps closer to establishing hate crime hotline
The program is aimed at reducing the number of unreported hate crimes.
News
King County Councilman calls for plan to help Afghan refugees settle here
Washington state expects roughly 6,000 refugees to come from Afghanistan.
Sports
Former UW Husky, WNBA player named Renton schools athletic director
Federal Way High basketball alum Talia Walton aims to rally the community around sports.
News
Artist shares portraits and stories of refugees in the Northwest
Her book will be a required reading for 7th-graders in Kent School District.
News
Students from certain backgrounds more likely to be kicked out of Kent classrooms
School district acknowledges inequities and related barriers to learning.
Northwest
How you can help Afghan refugees in the Puget Sound area
Refugee service group looking for donations and volunteers to resettle refugees.
News
Group demands accountability following Seattle Children’s racism investigation
King County Equity Now petition calls for resignations and community program funding.
News
Tukwila apartment fire kills two adults, one child; prompts landslide warning | Update
Authorities evacuated residents and hillside streets after water weakened structure of hill.