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WA clashes in court with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Robinhood

Washington sued the online prediction market platform Kalshi last month with claims that the company is violating state…

Applications are now being accepted for 2026 Transportation Emission Reduction grants at pse.com. Application period ends July, 1 2026. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Energy.

Business

PSE awards new Transportation Emission Reduction grants throughout Eastside

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has announced the inaugural recipients of the Transportation Emission Reduction (TER) Grant Program awards,…

Supporters of Washington’s new income tax on millionaires celebrate as Gov. Bob Ferguson prepares to sign it on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Olympia. (Photo by Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard)

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Gov. signs ‘millionaires tax’ with legal challenge close behind

Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson on March 30 signed historic legislation creating an income tax, saying it is…

Trains at the Downtown Redmond Station. Photo by Mindy Stern

Life

Eastside explorations on the Crosslake Connection | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Psilocybe mushrooms contain a psychoactive ingredient. Courtesy photo/dea.gov

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King County resolution decriminalizes psychedelic mushrooms

King County Council has “deprioritized” the personal use of psychedelic substances like psilocybin mushrooms to support mental health…

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Chef Jason Vickers likes to incorporate local plants like nettles into his menu. This batch of nettles were foraged that very afternoon around West Seattle.

Business

Natoncks Metsu serves up Indigenous cuisine to the Puget Sound region

When it comes to everyday meals, it often goes unnoticed that some of the most delicious foods and…

The entrance to an Amazon facility in Everett, Washington. Sound Publishing File Photo

Business

Amazon and Walmart fined for selling banned refrigerant in WA

Retail giants Amazon and Walmart are collectively facing over a million dollars in environmental fines from Washington state’s…

A bag containing 1.5 grams of dried psilocybe cubensis mushrooms. Courtesy photo/Wikipedia Commons

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King County considers decriminalizing psilocybin mushrooms

The King County Council is considering decriminalizing “entheogen-related activities” related to the use of psychoactive substances such as…

The highlight was the ballpark’s new food trays, in honor of Washington’s famous ferries. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Sports

2026 Mariners menu preview: Best food at T-Mobile Park

The Ferry Boat Souvenir was eye catching, but here are some bites that really stole the show.

From left to right: Tesla STEM High School teacher/coach Rebecca Townsend and senior students Shriya Krishnan, Shailja Tyagi, Rafael Reyes and Koji Hamanaka. Courtesy photo

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Tesla STEM High School students shine in ExploraVision program

Their Dermaplex project is a regional winner.

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WA law will make it easier to distribute abortion pill stockpile

Washington earlier this year had to return 30,000 expiring doses from its abortion pill stockpile to the manufacturer.

A pair of people made of snow in Snoqualmie on March 13. Photo courtesy of Kari Wahlstrom Collins

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King County weekend weather forecast | March 14-15

Plus a few snow photos from readers.

A sign from a No Kings protest in Renton in 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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No Kings rallies set for March 28 across King County

Here’s a list of locations.

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School districts selected to receive a State Superintendent’s Award for Educational Excellence

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal has selected several Eastside school districts to receive the Office of Superintendent of Public…

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O’Reilly Auto Parts to pay $5.6M for employee discrimination

Missouri-based O’Reilly Auto Enterprises will pay $5.6 million for widespread denial of pregnancy and nursing accommodations to Washington…

King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda discusses the moratorium March 3. (Screenshot)

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KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers

The King County Council approved a moratorium on detention centers in unincorporated King County as an effort to…

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Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. Jan. 14, 2025.

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King Co. employers juggle higher minimum wages and taxes

Business owners on the state of business in WA.

Wakulima USA of Kent is one of 15 local organizations to be awarded Climate Commitment Act funds from the Washington State Department of Health. Courtesy photo.

Northwest

DOH awards $2.5 million to local environmental organizations

Fifteen community-based and Tribal organizations throughout the state have been awarded funds.

Enumclaw experienced flooding from Boise Creek and sewer overflows during the Dec. 11 flooding. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

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SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding

Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.

Over 300 Lake Washington School District educators are part of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Courtesy image.

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Lake Washington SD announces 16 new Board Certified teachers

Lake Washington School District celebrated a total of 24 teachers, with eight Board Certified teachers currently maintaining their…