COVID-19 on the rise in King County as summer wave hits
As temperatures rose in King County, so did the spread of COVID-19.
Watch Out For A Deadly Washington Plant Hiding In Your Backyard
This "scary, highly toxic" plant that can be deadly, even if you don't touch it, is found in Washington and across the country. Here's how you can help identify the plant to avoid. Officials are once again warning about a poisonous plant that can be deadly, which is found in...
Man and woman killed in Kent apartment shooting Monday night
Two people are dead following a shooting at an apartment complex in Kent Monday night, July 14, 2025, according to Kent Police. Officers responded just before 8:45 p.m. to reports of gunfire at an apartment in the 22400 block of Benson Road SE, near 224th Street. At the scene, police...
15-year-old concertgoer dies after 50-foot fall at historic WA park, family says
A 15-year-old boy died after falling 50 feet from a Washington park structure during a concert, his family said. First responders got a call about the incident at about 10:20 p.m. July 10 at Gas Works Park, the Seattle Fire Department said in an email to McClatchy News. Mattheis Johnson fell from a structure at the...
Public Health says avoid the water at these King County beaches due to high...
With temperatures expected in the upper 80s and low 90s tomorrow, many will be taking to the water. However, you may want to avoid the water at certain beaches.
Bellevue residents haul their own garbage as work stoppage holds up curbside collection
BELLEVUE, Wash. — As temperatures tick up, a free garbage drop-off location in Bellevue provided some relief for customers who haven’t had their trash collected for days as a labor dispute drags on. Lines into Bannerwood Park wrapped up the road as people waited their turn to hand...
Man sought after speeding through traffic, fleeing police in Kent, WA
KING COUNTY, Wash. - Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a driver they say endangered countless people in Kent last month. According to the Kent Police Department (KPD), on June 24, the man was seen driving recklessly during evening rush hour on Pacific Highway South in Kent.
Where to drop off your trash as Republic Services strike continues
With the second missed trash day imminent for people whose trash day is on Wednesday, Republic Services is legally required to establish alternative drop-off sites for trash.
A Discover Pass will cost more Oct. 1, but you can access one for...
Will you chip in to support our nonproft newsroom with a donation today?. Prices for the Discover Pass, which allows unlimited access to Washington state parks and nature areas, will increase from $35 to $45 starting Oct. 1. The price increase is the first since the Discover Pass was introduced...
King County re-affirms status as sanctuary county
The King County Council reaffirmed its commitment to welcoming and actively supporting immigrants and refugees on Tuesday. The council passed the welcoming jurisdiction policy by an 8-1 margin. King County Council member Reagan Dunn was the lone dissenting vote. “This action builds on King County’s legacy and...
