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’
Sports
Hall of Fame-worthy ballpark eats at T-Mobile Park in 2025
The Mariners Menu Preview Day brought local cuisine and legendary baseball dedications to the 2025 season, with opening…
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.
Northwest
Major boost to special education funding gets Washington Senate approval
The bipartisan bill calls for the state to funnel about $2 billion more to schools over four years.
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
Northwest
Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts to Washington state budget
State officials look to solve a shortfall estimated to be $12 billion or more.
Northwest
OSPI superintendent responds to federal attempt to limit DEI programs
Chris Reykdal advises school districts not to make changes to existing policies
Northwest
‘Follow the damn law’: Washington leaders have terse words for Trump
Gov. Bob Ferguson and others oppose many of the president’s orders
Northwest
King County executive’s plan to renew parks levy 6 more years
King County Council still must approve proposal to voters on August ballot
Northwest
Feds fly 110 detained migrants to Washington state, advocacy group says
Dozens of people sent to a detention center in Tacoma.
News
Small businesses brace for higher minimum wage in King County
New wage for unincorporated areas went into effect Jan. 1, but the rules are still being determined.
Northwest
Washington judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order
A Seattle judge has granted Washington’s request to temporarily block Trump’s executive order
Northwest
Washington AG sues over Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Oregon, Arizona and Illinois joined the lawsuit; attorneys general from 18 other states also sue