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Auburn woman, 27, hurt in alleged intoxicated driver crash

Federal Way man, 22, faces vehicular assault charge after Highway 18 collision Jan. 17

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Man, 44, dies in Federal Way shooting at apartment complex

A fight reportedly led to incident Sunday afternoon, Jan. 18 at Celebration Park Apartments

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Pacific man given 20 years for 2023 Federal Way murder

Defendant said he ingested multiple intoxicating substances and had not slept for three days before the shooting.

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Federal Way man sentenced for kidnapping woman from Auburn

The kidnapping occurred over an alleged cocaine deal.

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Auburn Police searching for robbery suspects

The incident occurred near the 500 block of East Main Street on Jan. 10.

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Auburn Police detain goat that tried to enter building

The goat was detained, but not charged.

Leesa Manion. COURTESY PHOTO, Leesa Manion

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Leesa Manion seeks reelection as King County Prosecuting Attorney

Defeated Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell in November 2022

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Fatal Federal Way crash leads to charges

A Jan. 10 Pacific Highway crash left a 19-year-old dead, another injured, and an 18-year-old facing charges.

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Auburn man dies in crash on I-90

According to State Patrol, speeds were too fast for the conditions during Jan. 7 incident

From left to right: Rep. Travis Couture, Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. June Robinson, and Rep. Timm Ormsby speak during the general fund budget panel at the 2026 legislative session preview Jan. 9. Photo by Cassie Diamond

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What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session

With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and…

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Justice sought by family of Federal Way man who died at EQC

Death was ruled an accident, but attorney said safety measures should have been in place at the Tacoma…

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‘School funding crisis’ town hall in Bellevue urges WA to fix the gaps

Educators, school district leaders, PTSAs and families gather at Newport High

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Northbound State Route 167 express toll lane to extend to Sumner

6-mile extension to begin Jan. 12; only the left lane will be tolled

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Renton man charged in fatal Seattle shooting

The alleged assault occurred at a hookah lounge following a physical altercation.

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Auburn man crashes into 80-year-old woman driver along SR 164

Drugs and alcohol were allegedly involved in Jan. 6 collision between Auburn and Enumclaw

King County Flood Patrol members Thomas Bannister (left) and Seth Ballhorn on their patrol route, Dec. 9, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Sound Publishing)

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Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood emergencies

“This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.

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Viral video sparks harassment at child care businesses in Federal Way

Minnesota investigations lead to unsubstantiated claims of similar issues here

U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, USDOJ

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US Marshals alert public of fraudulent court order scams

Warning comes from Seattle-based Western District of Washington

On Dec. 8, 2025, the atmospheric river stretched thousands of miles from Guam to Washington before bringing moist subtropical air to the region for nearly a week. Photo from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GOES-18 Satellite

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Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington

After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme…

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Puget Sound Energy electric, natural gas rates go up

Roughly a 12% hike for electric customers and 7% for natural gas customers