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
BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union

When completed, company will have 1.74 million members and assets of $33 billion

By Steve Hunter • November 19, 2025 11:55 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
Celtic magic returns to Washington with Christmas in Washington 2025!

Performances bring the spirit of the holidays to local stages

By Christmas in Washington • November 26, 2025 6:30 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

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
First Fed’s 2025 Proudly PNW Photo Contest drew nearly a thousand entries from community members across Western Washington. Courtesy First Fed Sponsored
October 12, 2025 6:30 pm
First Fed team volunteers in Bellevue during Community Spirit Day 2024. Courtesy First Fed Sponsored
September 14, 2025 6:30 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