King County

Politics

Out of the election and into... another election. This week in politics

Just when you thought you might catch a break from the rough edges of national politics, a new race is taking shape for Washington's 8th Congressional District seat. Republican Matt Larkin - who ran for attorney general last year and lost - is taking on incumbent Democratic Representative Kim Schrier.

Environment

King County aims to slash carbon emissions in half by 2030, including aviation

The King County Council unanimously approved a new climate strategy Tuesday, aimed at cutting the county's climate-harming pollution in half in less than a decade.

Politics

Millennials challenge veteran candidates in 2021 King County and Seattle elections

Several Seattle millennials are challenging political veterans with deep pockets, and contests like the Seattle mayoral and King County executive races are shaping up to be generational battles.

Politics

A generational battle for King County Executive

King County Executive Dow Constantine was at one time a grunge-loving college DJ for the alternative UW radio station KCMU (now KEXP). And when he first ran for King County Executive back in 2009, he was endorsed by Pearl Jam’s Eddy Vedder. Now, he’s being challenged for his seat by a millennial who says his favorite music is the “Hamilton mix-tape."

Crime

Auburn-area Proud Boy arraigned in federal court for Capitol riot charges

Ethan Nordean, 30, is accused of leading and participating in the January 6th riot on the U.S. Capitol. Nordean, who lives near Auburn, is a self-described “Sergeant of Arms” for the far-right extremist group, Proud boys.

Health

As King County reopens indoor dining and fitness, Covid-19 experts advise caution

I think the reality is that we're on a trajectory that is positive, but it's unlikely to be a straight line toward where we're trying to go.

A plan to streamline homeless relief hits a snag

A little over a year ago, King County and the city of Seattle teamed up to help streamline a complicated network of homeless services. But things have not gone as planned.