Life <p>One of Return Home’s cells, filled entirely with organic material, demonstrates what the terramation cells look like. Based in Auburn, Return Home is one of the few terramation companies in the world. They transform people into soil. File photo</p>

What we talk about, or not, when talking about death

Puget Sound area organizations and businesses strive to normalize the topic of dying.

By Perris Larson, Contributor • February 8, 2025 7:30 am


Feds fly 110 detained migrants to Washington state, advocacy group...

Dozens of people sent to a detention center in Tacoma.

By Jake Goldstein-Street and Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero Washington State Standard • February 4, 2025 10:27 am
Small businesses brace for higher minimum wage in King County

New wage for unincorporated areas went into effect Jan. 1, but the rules are still being determined.

By Grace Gorenflo • January 28, 2025 12:38 pm
Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8 months for...

A jury convicted him in June 2024 for second-degree murder after shooting Jesse Sarey in 2019

By Joshua Solorzano • January 24, 2025 2:40 pm
Washington judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order

A Seattle judge has granted Washington’s request to temporarily block Trump’s executive order

By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard • January 23, 2025 1:41 pm
Rimini opened in downtown Kirkland this past summer to rave reviews, and the team has been making memories with customers new and old ever since. Courtesy Rimini Sponsored
Mamma Mia! Rimini Ristorante makes memories one delicious meal at...

Fun, fine dining: From award-winning restauranteurs the Nardone family, Rimini explodes on the restaurant scene

By Rimini Ristorante • February 10, 2025 6:00 am
Emerald Ballet Academy is dedicated to sharing the joy and discipline of ballet with students of all ages. Olga Dmitrieva photo / courtesy Emerald Ballet Academy Sponsored
Bellevue Dance Academy moves to new location in Lake Hills...

Award-winning institution celebrates student achievements and new facility location

By Emerald Ballet Academy • February 10, 2025 6:00 am

LA’s wildfires must spark change in our neck of the...

The hurricane-force winds fueling fast-moving Southern California wildfires have exasperated firefighters in western states for over a century. They quickly…

January 30, 2025 2:15 pm
Another invisible child: Interview with a survivor of familial trafficking

I met Jessica (pseudonym), a survivor of familial sex trafficking, and Audrey Baedke from the nonprofit REST (Real Escape from the Sex Trade) to understand the invisible reality of child abuse.

By Jayendrina Singha Ray Guest column • October 8, 2024 2:06 pm
Washington AG sues over Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Oregon, Arizona and Illinois joined the lawsuit; attorneys general from 18 other states also sue

January 21, 2025 1:25 pm
Funds are running out to help vacate drug possession charges

King County Department of Public Defense urges people with simple drug possession charges to use its free resources.

By Joshua Solorzano • January 16, 2025 3:11 pm
Rimini opened in downtown Kirkland this past summer to rave reviews, and the team has been making memories with customers new and old ever since. Courtesy Rimini Sponsored
February 10, 2025 6:00 am
Emerald Ballet Academy is dedicated to sharing the joy and discipline of ballet with students of all ages. Olga Dmitrieva photo / courtesy Emerald Ballet Academy Sponsored
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January 21, 2025 1:30 am
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January 13, 2025 6:00 am
Boeing machinists reject another contract offer

Strike will continue.

By Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard • October 24, 2024 3:04 pm
Health insurance premiums to rise for WA small businesses

This marks the highest increase for small employers in the last decade.

By Grace Deng Washington State Standard • October 22, 2024 12:35 pm