Obituaries
Ruth Gutierrez
Ruth Gutierrez died July 29, 2023, at the age of 89.
Northwest
No bombs found in Renton after anti-LGBTQ+ threats made to taproom
An email claimed that bombs were placed Aug. 12 at the Brewmaster’s Taproom
Northwest
State purchases vacant behavioral health facility in Tukwila
Will add about 100 beds, including for those in jail awaiting competency services
Business
Boeing awards $250k grant to Renton School Foundation
The grant will help support mathematic development in the Renton School District
Northwest
Tahoma School District ignored repeated warnings of ‘grooming-like behavior’
State education officials say case highlights need for more oversight of paraeducators.
Opinion
Approve Prop. 1: Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy | Guest column
Karen Lee, a U.S. Army veteran and CEO of Plymouth Housing, shares why King County voters should vote…
Northwest
Drone show at Renton River Days provides something different for everyone
Drone drawings in the sky
Sports
Renton junior football team asks for donations after equipment stolen
Over 118 helmets and 50 pads were stolen from the Benson Bruins’ storage shed
News
WSDOT will close both directions of State Route 18 for annual maintenance July 21-23
Closure is between Interstate 90 near Snoqualmie and Issaquah-Hobart Road.
News
Q&A with four Kent School Board candidates on Aug. 1 primary ballot
Leslie Hamada, Lizz Morgan, Stephanie Lawson and Donald Cook provide answers
Northwest
King County Council names July 18-25 ‘Taylor Swift Week’
Proclamation comes before the pop star’s sold-out Seattle tour dates.
News
Washington enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers from heat-related deaths
One rule is that employers must provide mandatory cool-down periods and additional break times.
Opinion
Bumper cherry crop sweetens WA’s farm economy | Brunell
The good news is this state’s cherry crop looks good — a marked improvement over 2022. It is…
Opinion
From identity to art: Q&A with two Puget Sound drag artists
By Jayendrina Singha Ray, Guest columnist
Opinion
New long-term care program supports elder care in our state | Guest column
By Melinda Young-Flynn, Washington State Budget and Policy Center
News
T-Mobile Park’s All-Star Week menu offers Pacific Northwest flavors
The All-Star Week menu is offered July 7-11 at T-Mobile Park.
