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Being a parent is nonstop hard work, making it challenging to stay on top of news that impacts families in Washington state. This Hits Home is your weekly hit of news, commentary, and, occasionally, opinion. Want to have a say in the news that impacts your kids or family? Look for the ‘Take action’ prompts. Here’s...

A small furniture chain in the Pacific Northwest is closing its doors after nearly 40 years. Kasala Modern Home Furnishings is shutting down all three of its locations — Bellevue, Seattle, and Tukwila — after the owners announced they are retiring from the furniture business, according to The Puget Sound Business...

A man was stabbed Saturday night, Feb. 7 at the Burien Transit Center, and the suspect fled on foot, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office. The King County 911 center received a call at about 10:18 p.m. reporting a possible stabbing at the transit center in Burien (map below), the Sheriff’s Office said. Metro...

Washington drivers are still paying some of the highest gas prices in the country, even as the national average fell 21 cents per gallon to $3.10 in 2025. During “The Gee & Ursula Show” on KIRO Newsradio, KIRO host Gee Scott blamed the state’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA), which requires fuel suppliers to purchase...

Will you chip in to support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation today? Yes, I want to support My Edmonds News!. 23200 block 100th Avenue West: A group of juvenile boys allegedly set fire to a trash can on a school campus. 9500 block 233rd Street Southwest: A man was...

Bill Gates has quietly put a slice of his Medina, Washington, holdings on the market, listing a waterfront-adjacent home for $4.8 million just steps from his primary compound. The move offers a rare glimpse into how one of the world’s most closely watched billionaires manages real estate around a property that has...

Decades before Special Agent Dale Cooper drove past the Welcome to Twin Peaks sign in Twin Peaks, Reinig Road in Snoqualmie, Washington was captured by local resident and prolific Pacific Northwest photographer Darius Kinsey. I acquired this large print via an online auction that shows this snow-covered road found in...

A Washington police officer relied on quick thinking and unexpected community support to help capture a suspect who tried to flee on a bicycle, according to body camera footage released by authorities. The incident occurred Jan. 31 in Lynnwood, where Officer John Merica left his patrol vehicle and began chasing...

Katy February 7, 2026 (11:51 pm) This is the 3rd accident in this stretch of road in just as many months! At least 5 neighbors cars have been totaled. Time for more speed tables!. North Admiral Cyclist February 8, 2026 (5:27 am) All these crashes along Beach Dr. Must be...

Seattle woke up on Saturday, February 7, 2026 to mild, damp air and a wet commute. Morning temperatures are in the mid 40s, about 45°F, and rain is spreading inland. Expect steady rain through the day with a high near 52°F and pockets of heavier downpours during the midday commute. Bring an umbrella and plan on...