Scenery on the Green River trail. Photo by Kevin Hanson

Life

The many treasures of the Green River trails

This area is blessed by the presence of the Green River, which serpentines its way for some 65…

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Life

Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library

The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes…

Road construction. File photo

News

New work zone speed cameras cite 7K drivers in first 90 days

Thousands of Washington motorists have been caught speeding through highway work zones by new cameras the state deployed…

Muriel Lamport | Obituary

Obituaries

Muriel Lamport | Obituary

Born to Vanlew and Norma (Pearson) Lamport in 1952, a South Dakota farmer’s daughter.

Charles "Chuck" E. Norgaard | Obituary

Obituaries

Charles “Chuck” E. Norgaard | Obituary

October 14, 1941 – July 22, 2025

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities. (File photo)

Northwest

WA congressman riffs on national security in the Trump era

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, likened the president’s approach to drunk…

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Northwest

New Washington state laws that took effect July 27

Housing, policing and diaper changes are among the areas that the legislation covers.

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News

Rope rescue at White River | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

Four friends hiking. Photo courtesy of Trust for Public Land

Opinion

King County Parks Levy is a critical investment in WA’s future

Guest commentary.

ICE enforcement in January in New York. COURTESY PHOTO, ICE

Northwest

Immigration arrests surged last month in Washington

Newly revealed arrest records offer the clearest look yet at how Trump’s immigration crackdown is unfolding

Opinion

Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future | Guest column

As Maanha Nasir of Snoqualmie took the stage at last month’s National Civics Bee state championship, she spoke…

Donald Vernon Herren | Obituary

Obituaries

Donald Vernon Herren | Obituary

October 8, 1928 - June 29, 2025

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News

Kayakers rescued from Green River | Fire Blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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News

Fourth of July weekend weather in King County

Expect mostly sunny and warm weather for the Fourth of July weekend in the Puget Sound region. Below…

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Northwest

Gas tax will rise 6 cents a gallon in Washington on July 1

Lawmakers turned to the tax to contend with a projected $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year transportation…

Mollie Ann Karen (Owen) Manning | Obituary

Obituaries

Mollie Ann Karen (Owen) Manning | Obituary

September 24, 1944 – June 17, 2025

Photo by Mariah Hill

News

More photos from Auburn ‘No Kings’ protest

Event took place June 14 in cities across the nation.

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News

Seven people stuck in an elevator | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

The Hon. Ketu Shah is Presiding Judge of King County Superior Court. He served on the King County District Court from 2013 to 2019.

Opinion

Without an independent judiciary, our rights are compromised | Guest column

Lately, the rule of law has been in the news and there have been calls to impeach judges.

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News

Car vs. teen bicyclist | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.