Opinion
What the Afghan wants to say: A story of resettlement | Guest column
The wind is strong. It carries the colored leaves of fall to our doorsteps — leaves that bear…
Northwest
Children ages 5 to 11 eligible for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
State DOH officials say pediatric vaccine will help protect children, slow disease spread
Opinion
When it comes to power, Washington may be falling behind | Brunell
For years, Washington state masked its high business and regulatory costs with low priced, reliable electricity — lots…
Obituaries
Theresa Lynn Kean | Obituary
We are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Theresa Lynn Kean (Rerecich) at the age of 47.…
Northwest
New timeline of summer 2022 for opening HOV lanes through Tacoma
I-5 traffic often backed up both directions near project
Northwest
Washington secretary of state gets federal job
Kim Wyman taking job with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Northwest
King County to require vaccination proof at certain events, businesses
Begins Oct. 25 at restaurants, bars, indoor recreational events
News
King County seeks volunteers to serve on open space acquisition and protection committee
Recruitment is open until November 8.
News
Dunn proposes memorial for King County residents lost to pandemic
Nearly 2,000 have died of COVID-19
Northwest
More than 92% of King County Executive branch employees vaccinated
Out of 14,280 employees
News
Rather than get vaccine, nearly 1,900 state workers lose jobs
Exactly how many people will be out of work for ignoring Gov. Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate isn’t known…
Northwest
Flu vaccine offers best defense for people this season
State Department of Health recommends getting a shot
News
Kent native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s ‘Silent Service’
Petty Officer 1st Class Jacob Massie serves aboard USS Pennsylvania submarine
Opinion
Why should the threat to Taiwan concern us in WA? | Brunell
Unfortunately, what happens in Taiwan doesn’t just stay in Taiwan — it impacts us.
News
Kent Police Blotter: Oct. 1-8
Incidents include vehicle prowl showdown; robbery suspects caught