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New state law could speed up construction of Washington ferries

It was a rocky start to the summer travel season for hundreds of passengers. They were stranded when two ferries were taken out of...

Rantz: Progressives shred Bob Ferguson for Governor endorsement

The Bob Ferguson for Governor campaign is off to a rocky start, already alienating Seattle activists after bragging about a police chief’s endorsement on...

Redmond mayor axes 600% raises for council members

The mayor of Redmond made a last-minute decision to nullify city council members from a near 600% pay increase after the Redmond Salary Commission...

Gross: State Senator passes law to screen drug offenders prior to release

Republican State Senator Chris Gildon (R-Puyallup) wanted to see legislative guardrails put up around those who struggle with addiction and are set to be...

‘We need to find solutions’: Local renters struggle with rising prices

United States Census Bureau data shows Seattle has once again secured the title of America’s fastest-growing city. However, this distinction comes at a steep...

‘One-person crime wave’ sentenced for ghost gun and fentanyl | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, a “one-person crime wave” received a 10-year prison sentence for possession of a so-called ghost gun and drugs in a stolen...

Go early or late to beat Memorial Day weekend traffic

Make “the journey is part of the adventure” your mantra this weekend if you plan to travel. Prepare for long waits for ferries, jammed...

Hood Canal Bridge to be kept open during summer weekends

The Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) has changed its closure schedule of the Hood Canal Bridge with the goal of keeping it open for...

AAA expects Memorial Day weekend to be among the busiest ever in the country

AAA is projecting Memorial Day weekend will be among the busiest ever in the country to kick off the summer. Over 42 million people are expected...

Historic Fort Steilacoom battles to get new landlord

In Pierce County, a quartet of historic buildings from one of the oldest outposts of the U.S. Army in what’s now the Evergreen State...

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