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On Dec. 8, 2025, the atmospheric river stretched thousands of miles from Guam to Washington before bringing moist subtropical air to the region for nearly a week. Photo from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GOES-18 Satellite

Northwest

Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington

After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme…

All permitted food businesses in King County, from restaurants to food trucks, should have a food safety rating sign from Public Health displayed for customers. Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County

Business

King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors

Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project will cause a closure of southbound lanes this weekend. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

News

I-405 southbound lane closures this weekend

Signed detours will be in place to divert traffic.

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project will cause a closure of Southbound lanes this week. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

News

Southbound I-405 to close this week for construction

There will be a full closure of southbound I-405 this week.

A signed detour route will divert northbound I-405 traffic through Renton. Photo provided by the city of Renton

News

I-405 overnight closures June 30 to July 2; detour runs through Renton

I-405 northbound will experience closures overnight this week.

(Screenshot/Courtesy of King County)

Northwest

King County fingerprint ID levy is passing at the polls

Election results: The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

(Screenshot/Courtesy of King County)

Northwest

Fingerprint ID levy to go before King County voters in April special election

The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.