Dave Reichert, former sheriff and congressman, close to running for governor
Reichert would instantly become the most prominent Republican in a field that is still taking shape, more than a year before the primary election.
1,000 people died of overdoses in King County last year. This year is worse. Here’s what the county is doing
As the number of fentanyl overdoses increases, the county is pivoting to harm reduction methods in hopes of keeping people alive until they're ready for...
ICE detention center to remain open after WA law deemed unenforceable
The about-face comes after a federal appeals court decision found a similar law in California violated the supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution.
Stores must accept cash in unincorporated King County, council says
The ordinance applies to unincorporated areas and aims to ensure food and basic goods remain available for people who don’t have access to credit cards.
Tom Nelson, Seattle’s fishing evangelist, wants you to catch fish to save fish VIEW
For 20 years, on his AM talk radio show, Tom Nelson has tried to teach people how to catch fish as a means to get...
Poll shows how residents feel about a capital gains tax just for Seattle
In the poll, 54% of respondents said they support a Seattle capital gains tax similar to the state’s tax on the sale of stocks and...
Seattle Public Library denied spot at upcoming Trans Pride Seattle
The Gender Justice League cited both a lack of space and the library's past willingness to host anti-trans speakers as reasons for denying the library...
Ice cream shop, apartment owner sue Seattle 3 years after CHOP
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream and an apartment building owner say the city endorsed and supported a "destructive occupation of the neighborhood."
Six arrested in alleged multi-million scheme to defraud COVID funds, mostly in King County
U.S. Attorney Nick Brown called the case "shocking" in scale, alleging the stolen funds were used for luxury cars, vacations and plastic surgery.
Should stores have to accept cash? King County weighs the question
The proposal is meant to ensure that food and basic goods remain available for people who don't have access to credit cards or bank accounts.