Site Logo
A Sound Transit fare ambassador checks with a light rail rider. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

Northwest

Fare inspections at Sound Transit Link stations begin June 3

Passengers will need proof of payment within fare paid zones at boarding areas

A screenshot of King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn speaking about a proposed amendment for the proposed $20 minimum wage ordinance. (Screenshot)

News

King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated areas

Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be…

Gov. Inslee announces the $45 million EV rebate program on April 23. Courtesy image

News

Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases

Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.

t

Northwest

King County releases $3 million to help find shelter for the homeless

Tukwila to get $2 million, Burien $1 million; no other South County cities applied for funds

Food in a foam takeout container. Sound Publishing file photo

Northwest

Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in WA

The prohibition on the sale and distribution of these products will take effect June 1 under a law…

Sixty-one orange traffic barrels were set up April 2, 2024, on the WSDOT front lawn in Olympia. Each cone represents a fallen WSDOT employee killed on the job since 1950 - many in active work zones. The visual display is meant to remind everyone of the importance of slowing down in work zones. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.

Northwest

WSDOT: Slow down for Work Zone Awareness Week

The number of fatal crashes in marked work zones had doubled in 2023 when compared to the previous…

Kent Police recovered nearly 800 catalytic converters in a 2021 bust. File photo

News

New state legislation fights catalytic converter theft

Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on March 26 adding new regulations to the purchase and sale of…

t

Northwest

Q&A with the new King County Library System executive director

“It’s really about providing that space to reimagine who you are,” said Heidi Daniel.

A red-light camera sign at Pacific Highway South and Kent Des Moines Road in Kent. File photo

Northwest

New state law gives green light to more traffic cameras

The move comes as roadway deaths in the state have hit historic highs.

Tacos from the Mariners Food Preview Event. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2024 season

A couple of our reporters headed to T-Mobile Park to see if the Mariners’ food budget was as…

File Photo

News

KC Sheriff’s Office sues over Burien encampment ban

Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director calls Burien’s ordinance “unconstitutional.”

Fish culvert in Issaquah. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

Northwest

King County fish culvert plan falls short in project prioritization

KC Auditor says that the county is doing lower priority projects first, putting higher ones at risk.

Construction sign on SR 18. (Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

Northwest

Stakeholders seek task force for I-90/SR 18 projects

The goal is to bridge communication among cities and residents affected by the construction.