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Three focal points for Seahawks vs. 49ers in NFC Divisional...

It’s the third time these teams have met this season, second time in three weeks.

By Benjamin Ray • January 12, 2026 1:07 pm


Leesa Manion seeks reelection as King County Prosecuting Attorney

Defeated Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell in November 2022

By Steve Hunter • January 14, 2026 1:46 pm
‘School funding crisis’ town hall urges WA to fix the...

Districts represented include Mercer Island, Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Northshore, Renton, Riverview, Shoreline, Snoqualmie Valley and Tukwila.

By Andy Nystrom • January 8, 2026 4:28 pm
Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood...

“This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.

By Grace Gorenflo • January 8, 2026 9:04 am
US Marshals alert public of fraudulent court order scams

Warning comes from Seattle-based Western District of Washington

By Steve Hunter • January 6, 2026 10:23 am
Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington

After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme and if…

By Drew Dotson • January 5, 2026 1:38 pm
Beyond lending, local bankers at First Fed often become trusted advisors for the business community. Courtesy First Fed Sponsored
The case for community banking in 2026

Across Washington, small business owners are navigating a period of rising costs, tighter credit and rapid digital change. In 2026,…

By First Fed • January 12, 2026 6:30 am

Where to go ice skating in King County

Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you will likely…

By Grace Gorenflo • December 22, 2025 1:00 pm
Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts

In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.

By Bailey Josie • December 17, 2025 7:30 pm
Beyond lending, local bankers at First Fed often become trusted advisors for the business community. Courtesy First Fed Sponsored
January 12, 2026 6:30 am
Seattle Art Museum presents the special exhibition Farm to Table: Art, Food and Identity in the Age of Impressionism. Sponsored
January 5, 2026 6:00 am
The Waltz of the Flowers from the 2024 Nutcracker performance. Photo courtesy Olga Dmitrieva. Sponsored
December 8, 2025 6:00 am
This December, First Fed will match community donations to local food banks up to $2,500 per branch, for a combined total of $30,000 in matching funds. Courtesy First Fed Sponsored
December 7, 2025 6:00 am
Puget Sound Energy electric, natural gas rates go up

Roughly a 12% hike for electric customers and 7% for natural gas customers

By Steve Hunter • January 2, 2026 11:20 am
New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan....

Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • January 1, 2026 5:12 am