King County receives $80 million to expand Metro RapidRide service to Renton, Kent and Auburn
Officials said the RapidRide I Line is scheduled to begin service in 2027.
Read: Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson was officially sworn into office Wednesday and addressed many concerns impacting the state, including housing and law enforcement.
Five indicted over drug trafficking to Seattle homeless, Chinatown-International District
23 kilos of suspected fentanyl powder was recovered during the investigation, officials say.
Jury reaches $100 million verdict against Monsanto over chemical exposure at Monroe school
Monsanto has been hit with over $1 billion in lawsuits over “forever chemicals.”
Traffic stop leads to deadly shooting in Auburn
An Auburn police officer shot and killed a driver after he pulled out a gun and “used it in a threatening way” during a traffic stop.
Bob Ferguson to take office as Washington’s governor
Immediately upon taking office, Ferguson will have to face the state’s $12 billion budget gap and the incoming Trump administration.
Washington considers mandatory minimum lunch breaks for students
The public testified on Tuesday as the state proposed at least 20 minutes of “seated time” for students. A KING 5 investigation found many districts fall short.
Amber Alert issued for infant taken without permission from Bremerton
State patrol believes 17-year-old Kenna Arbuckle took Austin Arbuckle from his guardian without permission.
Seattle Humane working to find new homes for rescued pets from wildfire-hit LA shelters
Seattle Humane just took in 39 dogs and 18 cats from Los Angeles shelters experiencing overcrowding after the wildfire.
King County pledges urgent aid as Los Angeles wildfires rage on
The legislation aims to send surplus resources and collaborate with local nonprofits already engaged in disaster relief efforts.
