For first time in nearly three decades, no New Year’s fireworks at the Space Needle VIEW
A laser show became the best attraction officials said they could safely allow as 2020 kicked off. High winds at the Needle made fireworks risky,...
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Three outgoing mayors reflect on King County’s astounding growth
At the end of their terms, the mayors of Bellevue, Redmond and Renton reflected on what they did well, what they missed and what they...
Kirkland police officer who threw teen to ground during arrest followed policy, department says
Two Kirkland police officers followed department policies and procedures when they roughly arrested a 14-year-old boy in a YMCA teen center, shoved the center’s director...
How Washington state schools are addressing impeachment
As schools break for the holidays, teachers in Washington are trying to cram in lessons that contextualize this week's events and meet students' demands for...
Driver arrested, 11 people injured after van crashes into Burien clothing store Monday night
A 2-year-old, the child’s 41-year-old grandfather and a man in his 30s were critically injured in the crash at the Burien Ross Dress for Less,...
Renton businesses fear Boeing 737 MAX assembly-line halt will ‘impact the community in a huge way’
For decades, Boeing was the backbone of Renton’s local economy, though that’s become less so as the city's population has grown and the number of...
After senior center closed because of mold, Redmond is without its ‘nice gathering place’
REDMOND — The Redmond Senior Center was a bustling hub for residents 50 and over — or as some like to say, “50 and better.” Along...
As an Eastside boy's confidence grows, a mentor finds unexpected rewards VIEW
Jorge Cuevas-Jimenez has another adult he can count on thanks to a mentorship program at a nonprofit helped by your donations to The Seattle Times...