Northwest
COVID-19 activity intensifying across Washington state
Higher rates in Western and Eastern Washington
Northwest
U.S. Senate committee report calls unfair practices by tech companies a threat to local news
Report shows total newspaper revenue will have dropped by nearly 70% by end of 2020
News
State demanded more drop boxes, and now it must pay for them
A King County judge says a law requiring more ballot boxes was an illegal unfunded mandate.
Northwest
Inslee announces COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund now open for applications
$40 million in federal funds to be distributed
Northwest
U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran appoints election officer for the Western District of Washington
Assistant U.S. attorney will oversee complaints of election fraud
Northwest
Concern that climb in COVID-19 cases means ‘fall surge’ is starting
Experts say we must act now to reverse trend | State Department of Health
News
Construction work increasing around Redmond light rail extension
Residents can expect upcoming tree removal, structure demolition, utility relocation along State Route 520
News
State Supreme Court strikes down $30 car-tab initiative
Justices unanimously agreed that voter-approved Initiative 976 is unconstitutional.
Northwest
King County Elections mails 1.4 million ballots for Nov. 3 General Election
Director predicts 90% turnout
Northwest
King County Council approves funding for affordable housing
Small increase in sales tax to support program
News
Inslee, Culp joust on COVID, climate, crime in feisty debate
In their only televised match-up, the two gubernatorial candidates differed on pretty much everything.
Life
Eastside Walk to End Alzheimer’s Oct. 10
Similar to other walk events in the region, Alzheimer’s Association encourages registered users to walk in a location…
Northwest
Public school enrollment drops 2.8% across the state
One-third of decrease attributed to kindergarten-age children
News
Inslee, Culp will meet in only televised debate Wednesday
The two candidates will answer questions for an hour but they will not be on stage together.
Northwest
Inslee criticizes Trump’s comments about having COVID-19
‘More than 2,000 additional Americans have died and downplaying this danger is the best he can do?’
Northwest
K–12 state internet access program allows more students to learn from home
Students from low-income families can connect online at no cost to them
Opinion
Editorial: Let’s clear the air on wildfires, climate change
Agreement and commitment is needed to address the causes of wildfires and climate change.
News
Investigators release update on Redmond officer shooting
More details of the shooting involving multiple officers and a 39-year-old woman has not yet been released
Business
PSE offering four businesses an energy upgrade
You can nominate your favorite business by Oct. 18
News
Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges
A jump in tax collections cuts a projected $9 billion shortfall in half, acccording to new forecast.