3 hrs ago | KHQ-TV Spokane
North Bend home intruder had 'dropped out'
Relatives of a man who was stabbed to death breaking into a North Bend home last week said he was showing signs of a mental breakdown last year.
7 hrs ago | The White Center Blog
King County to install vegetated 'floating islands' at Hicklin Lake
King County announced Tuesday that it is moving forward with its plan for cleaning up Hicklin Lake in White Center by using vegetated 'floating islands' to improve water quality.
8 hrs ago | The Spokesman-Review
Spokane County jobless rate falls to 7.7% - Tue, 21 May 2013 PST
The unemployment rate in Spokane County was 7.7 percent in April, down from 9 percent the previous month, the state Employment Security Department reported today.
Local heroes honored for rescuing boy from child abductor at Burien Albertson's
At Monday night's city council meeting, Burien Police Chief Scott Kimerer honored some local heroes for intervening and successfully rescuing a 10-year old boy who was almost abducted at Albertson's on First Ave South and South 128th Street last September .
Len Boscarine withdraws from Burien City Council race
Longtime resident Len Boscarine withdrew his candidacy for Burien City Council, Position #5 - currently held by Rose Clark - on Monday, May 20.
Only one race in Bothell for 2013 city council elections
The official filing period came and went on Friday for the 2013 election and the wild ride ended with only one race in Bothell and one council member opting out of his seat.
Girl who thwarted abduction recognized at safety fair
At the first annual Youth Education and Safety Fair on Saturday, children and parents gathered to learn how to recognize, prevent and stop a dangerous situation like an abduction.
Community Transit has rejected thousands of dollars in bus advertising from a statewide gun control group citing a new policy banning ads on controversial religious, social and political issues.
King County Metro bus service faces 17 percent cut
According to King County Metro's data, about 6,000 people are served on a daily basis in the Federal Way area.
ELECTION 2013: Griffin forgoes re-election to school board
Ben Ries, Kenneth Lance Barton and Medgar Wells were listed on the King County Elections website at the filing deadline May 17.
Eight file for Kirkland City Council seats; two incumbents to run unopposed
Eight candidates have filed for the five open Kirkland City Council positions this week during the King County candidate filing period.
The transient nature of gangs in South King County
In the early morning hours of June 27, tension escalated among a crowd of gang members outside a Federal Way bar.
Rally to show support for SR-509 extension is Monday at State Capitol
The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce is reporting on its Facebook page that supporters of SR-509 and SR-167 will stage a rally on the steps of the State Capitol in Olympia on Monday, May 20 at 10 a.m. "Everyone is invited to show support for the Puget Sound Gateway Project, which will complete SR-509 and SR-167 as well as make enhancements ... (more)
Candidate filing week bring intreague for Kenmore and Bothell councils
This week is the official filing period for the 2013 election. The races for the respective Bothell and Kenmore City Councils are taking shape.
Your Take On The News: IRS, NBA And DUI
The White House has received a lot of criticism this week over three issues that have gained national attention.
Why Won't Representative Cathy McMorris Rogers Represent the Interests of Her District?
Last week I took the state projections of the additional revenue that would be raised should states be allowed to collect sales tax on remote sales under the Marketplace Fairness Act , and estimated that it would bring an additional $63 million a year into various King County coffers by 2017.
Airport workers, community allies launch employment initiative in SeaTac
Airport workers and community allies are moving forward on a voter initiative to set wages and work conditions for the jobs of thousands of low-wage workers in and around SeaTac Airport.
Plan to finish Routes 167, 509 questioned
Heavy truck traffic often clogs the roads at the end of state Route 167 where it ends at Meridian Street in Puyallup.
District proposal keeps Highline school security officers armed
A public meeting will be held Monday, May 20, 6-7:30 p.m., at district headquarters , 15675 Ambaum Blvd.