Northwest
King County Elections emphasizes safety, security in voting process
Office issues news release in response to ballot drop box fires in Vancouver, Portland
News
King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 5 general election
About 1.4 million ballots sent out; King County Elections projects 82% turnout
Northwest
Judge sentences ex-King County guard for bribery to allow drugs into jail
Gets eight years, six months for taking $5,000 bribe to provide drugs to inmates
News
Green River Killer booked into King County jail after state prison transfer
Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate ‘potentially related cases’
News
Schrier, Goers to clash for 8th Congressional District seat
Showdown between Democratic incumbent Kim Schrier and Auburn Republican Carmen Goers
News
Congressional District 8 incumbent Schrier to face Goers in November
Democrat Schrier winning primary with 51% of vote; Republican Goers at 44% to each advance
Business
Several King County grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale list
See the entire list, which includes Safeway, QFC and Haggen stores.
Northwest
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray questions whether Biden should stay in race
‘President Biden must seriously consider the best way to preserve his incredible legacy’
Northwest
Former King County jail guard pleads guilty to bribery, drug charges
Accepted bribe to distribute meth, fentanyl to two jail inmates
Northwest
State Senate bill would boost pay for school board members
Current maximum pay is no more than $50 per day and $4,800 per year; Joe Nguyen sponsors bill
Northwest
Choose 180 selects Nneka Payne as new executive director
King County nonprofit advocates to transform juvenile and criminal legal systems
Northwest
Sound Transit to change light rail fare to $3 flat rate in fall 2024
Current fares vary depending on trip distance
Northwest
State League of Women Voters condemn election office interferences
League president calls substances mailed ‘an attack on democracy’