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North Bend City Council reserves wastewater treatment capacity for commercial development

The North Bend City Council reserved wastewater treatment capacity for commercial development.

Daron Morris Suspends Campaign for King County Prosecutor

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Daron Morris Suspends Campaign for King County Prosecutor

After running as a reformer, medical issues are preventing Morris from finishing the race.

Executive Dow Constantine proposes $11.6 Billion budget

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Executive Dow Constantine proposes $11.6 Billion budget

With King County’s finances already stretched thin, Constantine’s budget largely maintains current services while making investments in transit,…

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Emergency alert network test scheduled for Oct. 3

“Presidential Alert” will be sent to all cell phones within participating wireless carriers

Secure gun storage ordinance approved by King County Council

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Secure gun storage ordinance approved by King County Council

A Bellevue-based gun rights group has already vowed legal action in response.

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Police offer defense classes to Snoqualmie, North Bend women

The defense classes have been offered since 2012 using the nationally-recognized RAD program.

Incumbent candidates Paul Graves and candidate Lisa Callan answer questions regarding Mental Health access in the district. Evan Pappas/Staff Photo

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Issaquah Highlands Council hosts candidate forum for 5th legislative district elections

Candidates for the fifth district representative positions answered community questions at the forum

WSDOT contractor crews chipped away the high spots on the EB I-90 Winery Road Bridge after hydro-milling. Photo courtesy of the <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wsdot/" target="_blank">WSDOT Flickr account </a>

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WSDOT work crews prepare for around-the-clock I-90 closures

The single-lane closures will run throughout the first two weeks of October with a two-day break.

Locked up and poor

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Locked up and poor

King County courts use money bail to incarcerate defendants before trial. Should the system be reformed?

Greg McClellan of Kirkland completes his 48-hour long concept album after almost 20 years. Madison Miller/staff photo.

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Kirkland man creates 48-hour long concept album

Greg McClellan finishes what may be the world’s longest album in dedication to his lifelong friend.

(Right to left) Gabrielle Karber, Ritusha Samal and Teagan Grabish show off the disaster preparedness poster their group developed as part of a short activity at FEMA. Photo courtesy of FEMA Region 10, Jeffrey Markham

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FEMA encourages year-round disaster preparedness

National Preparedness Month, on the tail end of hurricane season, encourages locals to be mindful.

An illustration of the difference between equality and equity. Photo courtesy of King County

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King County launches reporting website for equity efforts

The new site details efforts and shortcomings as the county attempts to minimize inequity.

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Snoqualmie pedestrian crossing work underway

Union strike did not signifcantly slow project build