Bellevue WA

King County Parks has launched a new public awareness campaign to emphasize that while Class 1 and 2 e-bikes and electric foot scooters are allowed on county shared use trails, motorcycles (gas or electric), mopeds, ATVs and Class 3 e-bikes are not allowed. Basically, if it has a gas motor of any kind or an electric mo

A small airplane crashed at Crest Airport on the 29000 block of 179th Place S.E. in Kent late Friday morning. Black Diamond Fire & Rescue was called to the scene of the crash at 11:09 a.m. Friday. One person was aboard the plane when it crashed and suffered minor injuries....

SEATTLE — Health officials are advising people to avoid swimming at several beaches across Washington due to high bacteria levels and toxic algae. Public Health – Seattle & King County is urging people to stay out of the water at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach in Renton, Houghton Beach in Kirkland and Mt. Baker Beach in Se

King County Sheriff’s Office Patrol K9 Vuki, a German shepherd who served across the region, died suddenly July 15, according to an announcement shared by Burien Police. Vuki was born in Croatia on Sept. 24, 2022, and joined the King County Sheriff’s Office exactly one year later, on Sept. 24, 2023, according to Burien

So far, Washington state and King County aren't part of the multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, which has sickened more than 1,600 people around the country. The illness can cause symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite, and watery or explosive diarrhea. The latest: On Thursday, federal officials linked the outbr

SEATTLE — Sound Transit will temporarily alter Link light rail service later this month and in early August to accommodate planned maintenance, with buses replacing trains on portions of the 2 Line during limited periods. On July 26, buses will replace 2 Line trains all day between South Bellevue...

The legal cases against a former Tri-Cities OBGYN continue to grow, as another law firm representing more than 100 women claims patients were sexually abused or underwent unnecessary procedures.

SEATTLE — Those who live in the Puget Sound region should be used to weekend-long road closures and lane reductions for summer construction projects. However, that familiarity doesn't lessen the sting each time. Once again, drivers should be prepared for increased congestion, especially in Seattle and Issaquah. This we

Sound Transit is reviewing its service plans for 2027, and part of its proposal is changes to light rail service.

In the heart of Seattle, a most unusual resident has emerged from the shadows of suburban backyards and urban balconies, captivating locals and turning heads across the internet. This stubby, otherworldly-looking raccoon, affectionately dubbed “Jimothy” by admirers, is drawing crowds of fans who track his every move wi