Choose your location
LATEST NEWS
A 14-year-old in Kent was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a pursuit. Then he was released
KENT, Wash. — A 14-year-old boy was arrested in Kent late last week after a suspected DUI and a multi-agency pursuit but was eventually released to a parent. A Kent Police Department (KPD) officer first noticed a driver fail to stop at a stop sign on West Meeker Street, the department said in a social media post. The driver continued to ignore police lights and the siren, eventually losing a tire and running away toward a nearby apartment building.
King County Sheriff still won’t arrest Burien homeless despite SCOTUS ruling
(The Center Square) – Despite a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, the King County Sheriff’s Office is still refusing to enforce the City of Burien’s ban on public camping. On Friday, the nation's highest court decided 6 to 3 that banning homeless encampments on public property does not constitute “cruel and unusual” punishment. Burien officials deemed the decision a victory as it is in the midst of a...
Navigating the Fentanyl Epidemic: Insights from Brad Finegood on Overdose Prevention
Brad Finegood recently stopped by The Day With Trae, hosted this week by Besa Gordon, to discuss overdose prevention. Finegood is a strategic advisor for King County and leads the overdose prevention efforts for Public Health, leveraging his extensive experience in the field. Finegood began by acknowledging the significant changes...
Fourth of July weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm highs
King County residents can expect warm summer temperatures and sunny skies starting on Independence Day and lasting through the weekend. The upcoming forecast, according to the National Weather Service:. • Wednesday, July 3: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 75 degrees. Light and variable wind around...
Pacific Coast Railroad’s Engine #16 at a rail wye in Renton
In 1943 when this photo was taken, steam locomotives still hauled coal from Black Diamond to customers in Seattle and other King County sites. The large wooden water tower was a necessary facility for the coal-burning, steam locomotive engines which needed to periodically take on water. The rail tracks in the foreground went to Maple Valley and Black Diamond. And that’s Pacific Coast Railroad’s Engine #16 at a rail wye in Renton. Wyes were sets of rails in a triangular figuration – the junction that allowed engines and the train of cars they were pulling to turn around and head the other direction.
Jacobs Selected for $800M Upgrade at Seattle-area Wastewater Plant
The King County Wastewater Treatment Division is planning more than $800 million in infrastructure upgrades at its South Treatment Plant in Renton, Wash. The county recently selected Jacobs to provide program management and consulting services supporting the work, the firm announced July 2. The South Treatment Plant is one of...
Abused Kent woman’s death identified as homicide
Three months following her death, the King County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the manner of death of a 28-year-old Kent woman — allegedly abused daily by her mother — as a homicide. Esther Arunong, 28, died in Renton on April 29 at Valley Medical Center, one...
Know your city’s fireworks ordinances before celebrating Independence Day
Tomorrow is the big day, but Plateau resident may want to keep in mind local rules and regulations when it comes to fireworks. While letting lose is allowed in Enumclaw, Black Diamond, and Buckley on certain days and limited hours, King County has far stricter rules. Fireworks were officially banned...
Seattle-area home values rebound, but offices take a hit
Seattle-area home values are rising again following the first drop in more than a decade last year. King County announced this week that residential property values have increased about 10% on average across the county since 2023. The increase, a partial indicator of what homeowners may expect their tax bill to look like next year, marks a return to some stability on the heels of a turbulent few years.
Editorial: Decisions, decisions
Only half of 2024 remains, and it promises to be six months chock full of significant decisions for Vashon, Washington and our country as a whole. This November will see a presidential and U.S. Senate election, and consequential state races for governor, superintendent of schools, attorney general and our state representatives, among others. First will be the August primary to narrow the fields down. (Make sure your voter registration is up-to-date and that you get your ballot in on time. You can visit kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elections for help.)
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.