WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge

A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault…

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 4, 2025 12:21 pm
Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps

Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Kiku Hughes’ graphic novel “Displacement” has become part of that curriculum.

By Bailey Josie • December 3, 2025 3:20 pm
Snoqualmie Ice Cream reopens, adds cookie shop

The store closed down in April 2024 due to a fire.

By Grace Gorenflo • December 2, 2025 12:45 pm
King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors

Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

By Drew Dotson • December 2, 2025 12:37 pm
North Bend picks police chief for King County Sheriff’s Office contract

The new chief is a lifelong Snoqualmie Valley resident.

By Record Staff • December 1, 2025 5:30 pm
Electric violin maestro Geoffrey Castle welcomes the Seattle Irish Dance Company and others for this year’s Christmas in Washington Concert Series. Courtesy Christmas in Washington Sponsored
Celtic magic returns to Washington with Christmas in Washington 2025!

Performances bring the spirit of the holidays to local stages

By Christmas in Washington • November 26, 2025 6:30 am





Electric violin maestro Geoffrey Castle welcomes the Seattle Irish Dance Company and others for this year’s Christmas in Washington Concert Series. Courtesy Christmas in Washington Sponsored
November 26, 2025 6:30 am
From expert staging to heartfelt service, Alicia Messa turns every real estate journey into a seamless, personal and rewarding experience. Sponsored
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September is an ideal time to think about something that lasts far longer than the latest fashion craze: your child’s financial future. Photo courtesy of Kevin Hauglie Agency. Sponsored
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100 small business owners in King County will receive Comcast RISE grant packages to help them grow, innovate and strengthen their local community. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
August 19, 2025 1:30 pm

Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary

For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought ice and…

By Kris Johnson, Association of Washington Business • November 13, 2025 11:00 am
It’s time to SNAP into action, Snoqualmie Valley | Guest column

A letter from the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank.

By the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank • November 5, 2025 4:11 pm


Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • November 29, 2025 5:12 am
Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive

Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial

By Steve Hunter • November 25, 2025 5:58 pm