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Overnight I-5 lane reductions and ramp closures scheduled this week for light rail work
Sound Transit contractor crews will continue work in several areas in South Snohomish County and North King County as part of the ongoing Lynnwood Light Rail extension project. The work involves the following closures:. In Snohomish County. – The right lane on southbound I-5 between the 44th Avenue West on-ramp...
Your ballot has been mailed - and other useful information about the primary election
Ballots were mailed to registered voters ahead of the 18-day voting period that began July 19. If you do not receive your ballot within 5 days, call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683). To participate in the primary, you must be sure your ballot is postmarked or in a designated...
Mother of 16-year-old murdered in Auburn pleads for public's help to find shooter
AUBURN, Wash. - A King County mother is speaking out in hopes of generating leads in the murder of her 16-year-old son. Lonnisha Landry’s son, Xavier Landry, was shot and killed in Auburn last Friday. Since his death, she’s been on a social media mission, urging the public to help find the person who killed her child.
Federal Way man accused of trafficking multimillion-dollars of stolen goods
Millions of dollars reportedly were illegally made off of stolen goods sold on eBay in South King County. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, two Western Washington men have been indicted by a federal grand jury on 11 criminal counts related to their alleged conspiracy to traffic in stolen goods.
The new Lynnwood Link extension opening in just six weeks
With exactly six weeks left before the grand opening of the Lynnwood Link extension, Sound Transit has announced additional details about the opening day festivities as well as an update on progress completing the tasks necessary to open the 8.5-mile extension. “Every day brings us closer to the launch of...
Auburn shooting leaves man dead
AUBURN, Wash. - A man is dead after a shooting Thursday night in Auburn, the King County Sheriff's Office said. At about 6:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of shots fired near the Brookside Village Apartments off 34th Avenue South. When deputies arrived, they found an injured man on...
More green space, fewer silos: King County reveals new extreme heat plan
King County officials on Thursday presented a new plan for keeping residents safe during the hotter summers ahead. They say the plan will help local jurisdictions respond to extreme heat with a more unified approach.
South End Scoop: Books & More from KCLS — July 2024
The King County Library System (KCLS) and the South Seattle Emerald are teaming up to bring you the “South End Scoop.” Dig into this community-centered column each month for great book, music, movie, and event recommendations from your local librarians. Explore the unique mental health experiences of Black,...
Fire Safety and Wildfire Preparedness Update
The Annual Moratorium on Outdoor Burning Continues Through September. Wildfire season is here, and our local and regional fire departments are working together to reduce the risk of wildfires and associated poor air quality. Eastside Fire and Rescue’s (EF&R) annual burning moratorium is in effect through September 30. Those living...
Remembering DNRP’s Steve Bleifuhs
The Seattle Times recently published a tribute for Steve Bleifuhs, a longtime member of the Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) Water and Land Resources Division leadership team who died July 7 in a small plane crash in Eatonville. The article shares:. Steve Bleifuhs worked as a bicycle mechanic...
Battery farms to store green energy are needed, but where should they go? King County considers
Solar panels and wind turbines don't generate power 100% of the time,So large battery energy storage systems help even out the power.Now, the King County council is deciding where and under what conditions those battery systems should be allowed.
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