Northwest <p>An AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage in 2019. (Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office)</p>

WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge

A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault...

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 4, 2025 12:21 pm


Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive

Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial

By Steve Hunter • November 25, 2025 5:58 pm
Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • November 29, 2025 5:12 am
King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025

Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far this year

By Steve Hunter • November 26, 2025 11:35 am
Christmas in Washington Concert Series returns

This year features Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas.

November 26, 2025 10:27 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
Your gift, twice as strong: First Fed’s December food bank...

The holidays are a time of gathering, gratitude and looking out for one another. This December, you have a chance…

By First Fed • December 7, 2025 6:00 am
The Waltz of the Flowers from the 2024 Nutcracker peformance. Photo courtesy Olga Dmitrieva. Sponsored
Local dancers, live orchestra bring the magical Nutcracker to life

Emerald Ballet Academy presents the timeless tale at Bothell’s Northshore Performing Arts Center

By Emerald Ballet Academy • December 8, 2025 6:00 am

King County Prosecutor implements 30-day case filing policy

Following an average of 100 days for case-filing decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the prosecutor’s office must now make decisions quicker.

By Joshua Solorzano • October 22, 2025 9:37 am
Interlake student explores innovation and inclusion with Bellevue Mayor Lynne...

When Interlake High School senior Rithika Binu sat down with Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson, her questions reflected a generation growing…

By Rithika Binu, Interlake High School • October 20, 2025 12:20 pm

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
The Waltz of the Flowers from the 2024 Nutcracker peformance. Photo courtesy Olga Dmitrieva. Sponsored
December 8, 2025 6:00 am
Electric violin maestro Geoffrey Castle welcomes the Seattle Irish Dance Company and others for this year’s Christmas in Washington Concert Series. Courtesy Christmas in Washington Sponsored
November 26, 2025 6:30 am
First Fed CEO Curt Queyrouze talks about the importance of Community Banking. Courtesy First Fed Sponsored
November 9, 2025 6:00 pm
Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents

As part of the Be Flood Ready campaign, all King County residents are eligible for free sandbag materials to help protect from floods.

By Bailey Josie • November 10, 2025 11:54 am
Northwest Battle Buddies help veterans with PTSD

Shannon Walker was a professional dog trainer for years when a veteran named Kevin W. came to her wanting his…

By Bailey Josie • November 9, 2025 7:00 am