Northwest
Metro receives $33.5M in federal funds to buy electric buses
Money to be used for 30 new buses as Metro aims for zero-emission fleet by 2035
Life
Aegis Living Kent hosts 4th annual ‘A’Dad’emy Awards’ to honor fathers
Biggest Sweet Tooth, Most Compassionate Dad and Best Skiing Yodeler among the awards
Northwest
Long-term closure of SR 18 truck lane starts June 7
People who use SR 18 near I-90 should plan extra time for their trips, WSDOT says
Life
Wild Waves Theme & Water Park in Federal Way opens May 27
Wild Waves is now cashless; Timberhawk roller coaster celebrates its 20th anniversary.
News
DOH reports 2022-2023 flu season was the deadliest in five years
Flu vaccination rates for children and preganant people reportedly dropped from pre-pandemic rates.
News
King County prosecuting attorney praises hate crime bill
Earlier this year, the state House and Senate passed a series of legislative fixes to laws that today…
News
$1.25 billion mental health levy is on April 25 special election ballot
King County Crisis Care Centers proposal would raise money through a property tax.
Northwest
Auburn single-vehicle crash kills one, critically injures three
GMC Denali crashes into home early Wednesday morning in the 4000 block of Auburn Way South
Life
Kent student’s Mr. Yuk poster is a winner
Over 70 Washington students in kindergarten through 6th grade submitted posters showing how Mr. Yuk and the Washington…
Northwest
Wild Waves in Federal Way seeks to fill 700 positions for summer season
Hiring event set for Tuesday, March 14 at WorkSource in Tacoma; can also apply online
News
WA Lottery reveals Auburn woman as winner of $754.6 million Powerball jackpot
An Auburn woman has won the $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.
Sports
Seattle Kraken partners with Auburn-based Muckleshoot Tribe
NHL team will wear Muckleshoot Indian Tribe patch on jerseys next season
News
Powerball $754 million winner bought ticket at Auburn Fred Meyer
Winner has not yet come forward; fifth largest payout in game’s history
Sports
Emerald Downs in Auburn releases 2023 stakes schedule
Purses worth $1.24 million scheduled for 23 featured races; season runs May 6 to Sept. 17
News
Eye care product linked to antibiotic-resistant infections
Washington State Department of Health and CDC encourage residents to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears.
Northwest
City of Federal Way to exchange guns for gift cards
Federal Way Police event Feb. 4 aims to reduce firearm-related casualties.
News
Registration open for Black and Brown Male Summit at Highline College
Registration deadline Nov. 11 for the Nov. 19 free event in Des Moines
News
Kent Police sergeant awarded international ‘40 Under 40’ honor
Sgt. Eric Tung has served with the Kent Police Department for 15 years.
News
Jesse Johnson appointed to Highline College Board of Trustees
Johnson, of Federal Way, currently finishing term as state representative
Northwest
Man killed by police at Federal Way Transit Center
Incident Feb. 4 started on bus; man armed with knife reportedly charged at officers