Northwest <p>An AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage in 2019. (Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office)</p>

WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge

A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault...

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 4, 2025 12:21 pm


Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • November 29, 2025 5:12 am
King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025

Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far this year

By Steve Hunter • November 26, 2025 11:35 am
Christmas in Washington Concert Series returns

This year features Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas.

November 26, 2025 10:27 am
Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive

Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial

By Steve Hunter • November 25, 2025 5:58 pm
Angela Donaldson with her parents, Kevin and Laurie Hauglie. Sponsored
Legacy, resilience and the power of community: Planning for the...

A third-generation insurance family plans for succession, ensuring stability for clients

By Kevin Hauglie Agency • December 2, 2025 7:30 am
Electric violin maestro Geoffrey Castle welcomes the Seattle Irish Dance Company and others for this year’s Christmas in Washington Concert Series. Courtesy Christmas in Washington Sponsored
Celtic magic returns to Washington with Christmas in Washington 2025!

Performances bring the spirit of the holidays to local stages

By Christmas in Washington • November 26, 2025 6:30 am

Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents

As part of the Be Flood Ready campaign, all King County residents are eligible for free sandbag materials to help protect from floods.

By Bailey Josie • November 10, 2025 11:54 am
Northwest Battle Buddies help veterans with PTSD

Shannon Walker was a professional dog trainer for years when a veteran named Kevin W. came to her wanting his…

By Bailey Josie • November 9, 2025 7:00 am
Angela Donaldson with her parents, Kevin and Laurie Hauglie. Sponsored
December 2, 2025 7:30 am
Electric violin maestro Geoffrey Castle welcomes the Seattle Irish Dance Company and others for this year’s Christmas in Washington Concert Series. Courtesy Christmas in Washington Sponsored
November 26, 2025 6:30 am
September is an ideal time to think about something that lasts far longer than the latest fashion craze: your child’s financial future. Photo courtesy of Kevin Hauglie Agency. Sponsored
August 25, 2025 6:00 am
100 small business owners in King County will receive Comcast RISE grant packages to help them grow, innovate and strengthen their local community. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
August 19, 2025 1:30 pm
BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union

When completed, company will have 1.74 million members and assets of $33 billion

By Steve Hunter • November 19, 2025 11:55 am
Boeing machinists reject another contract offer

Strike will continue.

By Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard • October 24, 2024 3:04 pm