News
Small businesses in unincorporated King County eligible for break-in repair grants
Businesses must have 10 employees or less to be eligible for up to $5,000 for repairs
Northwest
Washington minimum wage to top $16 an hour next year
Meanwhile, some salaried workers and rideshare drivers could see their earnings rise from other state-required adjustments.
Letters to the Editor
It’s time to change Kent’s City Council elections to districts | Guest column
If you were asked who your city councilmembers are, would you have an answer?
Opinion
Dear government: Hold your horses when regulating trucks | Brunell
Next to gasoline and diesel, natural gas also has the greatest number of refueling stations.
News
King County Library System receives grant to develop a climate action plan
The National Endowment for the Humanities gave a $133,252 grant to help develop climate initiatives.
Sports
Kent-based Thunderbirds edge Wenatchee Wild in season opener
Sam Popowich scores winning goal with 33 seconds left in 3-2 victory
Northwest
Highline College Foundation sets Oct. 7 fundraiser for school
Public event will be at Des Moines campus
Northwest
New COVID-19 vaccine: Public Health — Seattle & King County Q&A
Dr. Eric Chow discusses the updated vaccine recommended by the CDC
News
Nine-day closure of SR 516 in Des Moines begins Sept. 15
Courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation
News
King County Council approves Board of Ethics rule changes to increase transparency
The legislation comes after reports that the board lacked access to relevant information.
Business
King County horse rescue organization falls on hard times
The Serenity Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation in Maple Valley is one of the top local horse rescues, but…
News
All lanes of I-405 between Bellevue-Renton closed for the weekend
From Coal Creek Parkway in Bellevue to Sunset Boulevard in Renton, I-405 is closed for 55 hours, starting…
News
King County issues Stage 2 burn ban in light of high temps | Local Services
All outdoor fires (fire bits and campfires) are prohibited; barbecues and grills are still allowed to be used.
Northwest
Hottest temps of the year hit WA this week
Call 2-1-1 to find free, local cooling centers in your area