Courtesy File Photo, South King Fire

Northwest

King County to expand flood outreach after Texas tragedy

Flood Control District Board votes to increase education, early warnings and community engagement

Courtesy Photo, WSDOT

Northwest

Brief overnight SR 167 closures this month in Renton, Kent and Auburn

June 8-9 in Kent; June 9-10 in Renton and June 12-13 in Auburn

Leesa Manion. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

Northwest

King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in first quarter

Lowest numbers in first quarter since 2021 for shots fired, shot injuries and homicides

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Potential exposure to measles from traveler at Sea-Tac Airport, hotel

Canadian resident traveled April 6-7 through airport; stayed at Tukwila hotel

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Measles case identified in King County adult

4th case in state in 2025; Public Health – Seattle & King County says minimal risk to public…

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Sound Transit Board officially hires Dow Constantine as CEO

Annual salary starts at $450,000 which chances each year for high pay hikes

John Wilson. COURTESY PHOTO

Northwest

Wilson criticizes Sound Transit’s choice of Constantine as CEO

King County executive candidate says ‘too many insiders taking care of each other instead of the public’

Dow Constantine. COURTESY PHOTO

News

Board recommends Dow Constantine as new Sound Transit CEO

In his 16th year as King County executive and on the Sound Transit Board; pay could be $675,000…

Public Health – Seattle King County recommends flu shots to help prevent illness. Courtesy File Photo, Multicare

Northwest

Public Health reports season’s first pediatric flu deaths in King County

Two children died in February; first pediatric flu deaths in two years

Chris Reykdal. COURTESY PHOTO, OSPI

Northwest

OSPI superintendent responds to federal attempt to limit DEI programs

Chris Reykdal advises school districts not to make changes to existing policies

Courtesy Photo, The Herald/Everett

Business

Joann to close fabric stores in Kent, Renton and Federal Way

Part of nationwide closure of more than 500 stores after filing for bankruptcy

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King County executive’s plan to renew parks levy 6 more years

King County Council still must approve proposal to voters on August ballot

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Northwest

Federal judge sentences bikini barista chain owner for tax evasion

LadyBug Espresso has locations in Kent, Auburn, Renton and other cities; failed to report $6M in revenue