Car thefts decline in Washington state for first time in five years
For the first time since 2020, Washington state has seen a decline in auto thefts, with a 31% decrease compared to ...
New EO to streamline inquests into law enforcement-involved deaths in King County
King County Executive Dow Constantine has issued an executive order to revise the process for judicial inquiries into law ...
Victims identified in deadly Monterey County U-Haul crash
The front passenger suffered major injuries, pe CHP. The victims were identified on Thursday as Sequan McKensie Taylor, 35, ...
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January Housing Report: More Homes for Sale, Higher Prices
Homebuyers in King and Snohomish counties had significantly more active listings to choose from last month than a year ...
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Wotton pledges to be an independent voice in bid to flip King County Council seat
That belief shapes his next political move. On Dec. 19, Wotton announced his candidacy for the District 3 seat on King County ...
Collisions reported across King, Snohomish counties amid hazardous road conditions
WSDOT reported that collisions are happening across the area due to built-up snow on the roadways and black ice.
Seattle-area first-time homebuyers may not see much relief this year
Despite some activity in January, Seattle-area home prices remained high or increased, making it harder for buyers already ...
King County Metro driver’s death highlights urgent security needs as new safety barriers unveiled
But implementation on all metro buses is likely a year and a half away. King County Metro hopes to begin installing the secure barriers in August and estimates that it would take about a year to ...
WA sees first whooping cough death in more than a decade
Washington saw a high number of whooping cough cases in 2024, with more than 2,000 reported, according to the state Department of Health.
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In video statement, King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall reaffirms department’s commitment to immigrant rights
Tindall addressed concerns in a video statement released on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, regarding new federal immigration ...
King County shelters overwhelmed as snow falls; calls grow for more funding, open beds
Snow falls in western Washington. Emerson offered to drive people to a warming shelter at Seattle Center and to be connected ...
New executive order streamlines inquests into law enforcement-involved deaths in King County
According to a press release from the King County Executive, under the County Charter, an inquest is held whenever an ...