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Sound Transit's light rail line over Lake Washington appears to be killing fish, despite the agency's efforts to prevent that outcome. The big picture: Constructing light rail along the Interstate 90 floating bridge was considered a major feat of engineering — but it may have come with some unwanted side effects. State

A Kent man wanted for rape and kidnapping in King County was arrested Sept. 2 after authorities said he was responsible for pushing cocaine and fentanyl into Thurston County. Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders announced the arrest. “He was arrested without incident while numerous search warrants were executed simult

(The Center Square) -It's going to get harder to skip paying the fare on the Sound Transit light rail system. Faced with an almost $35 billion budget deficit to complete the transit system, Sound Transit board members are hoping fare gates will help bring in needed revenue. Sound Transit statistics show that around a t

BURIEN, Wash. — A man who decided to point a gun at another driver on State Route 509 in Burien got an unpleasant surprise. On August 20, an undercover King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) detective was driving on SR 509 near 160th Street when the driver pulled up next to the detective, drew a gun, and aimed it at the d

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WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — According to a press release from the US Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington, Sir Terrique Milam, 22, of Federal Way, was sentenced September 3, 2026, in US District Court in Seattle to 9 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.

The West Coast is home to an impressive variety of seafood restaurants serving fresh dish, oysters, crab and other Pacific specialities. From San Diego to Seattle, these restaurants offer memorable dishes and distinctive coastal dining experiences.

Kitsap Smoke & Spirits LLC plans to open at 595 Bethel Ave. in Port Orchard. The company is seeking licenses to sell beer, wine, and spirits at the address. A September 2 notice from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board identifies Mohammad Yusuf Masoudi and Sadaf Safi as applicants. The filing lists applicati

Work is underway on Boo Han Market’s third location at 32945 Pacific Highway S. in Federal Way. Jae Han, the company’s second-generation owner-operator, told What Now Seattle that he expects the store to open near the end of 2026, although the construction schedule could change. The new market...

SEATTLE - Melinda French Gates is used to making headlines, and now she is writing her own. Sitting down with FOX 13 anchor Sabirah Rayford for the Emmy-nominated series For the Girls: Women on the Rise, the billionaire philanthropist reflected on her monumental personal evolution, massive investments in women’s power