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New EO to streamline inquests into law enforcement-involved deaths in county

King County Executive Dow Constantine has issued an executive order to revise the process for judicial inquiries into law enforcement-involved deaths.

Construction of final segment of Seattle Waterfront project begins

The final segment of Seattle's waterfront revitalization has started construction six years after the Alaskan Way Viaduct was demolished in early 2019.

Recipe: A delicious French dessert

French cuisine is known for many things, including dessert. Those who want to emulate their favorite French chefs for a loved one this Valentine's Day should consider the following recipe for “Clafoutis,” a French baked custard, from Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson’'s “Tartine” (Chronicle Books).

University of Washington names Robert J. Jones as its next president

The University of Washington has announced Robert J. Jones as its next president, becoming the first African American to serve in the role.

Zahilay named council chair

King County Council Chair Girmay Zahilay (center in burgundy suit) smiles with WA Attorney General Nick Brown (navy suit) and neighborhood and regional leaders at the Washington State Democrats Convention.

Four toner family generations served by Dr. Frank J. Calvo

The other day, quite by accident, three generations of the Toner family all had appointments at the same time on the same day in the Queen Anne hill Boston Street office of Dr. Frank J. Calvo, DDS.

Opponents worry bill expediting WA green energy projects would doom local control

Washington state’s permitting process for clean energy projects could be expedited if legislation that received a public hearing on Monday in Olympia is approved.

Bill to provide backup plan if bids for hybrid-electric ferries fail could be sunk

A Washington state lawmaker from Gig Harbor is backing a “contingency” bill in case bids for hybrid-electric ferries expected this April don’t pan out.

$45 million EV rebate program exhausted by high-income earners

Washington state’s $45 million Electric Vehicle Instant Rebate Program for buying or leasing electric vehicles fell far short of promises to deliver environmental results and help middle-income people buy EVs, concluded a Washington Policy Center policy brief released on Wednesday.

Sea-Tac airport broke its passenger volume record in 2024

Passenger levels at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport were at an all-time high in 2024, a sign that the Pacific Northwest’s largest airport has fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic of five years ago.

Hunting org sues WA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife over delay in releasing public records

The Columbus, Ohio-based Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation has filed a lawsuit in state superior court against the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife. The lawsuit alleges the agency violated the state’s Public Records Act by slow-walking a public records request for 16 months.

Recipe: A tasty take on a beloved side dish

When making a meal, be it an intimate dinner for two or the main course for a dinner party, the entree often gets the bulk of the attention. But as any cook knows, the side dishes can make just as big an impression as the main course.

Savvy Senior: Driving with dementia and knowing when to stop

When should someone with dementia stop driving? My 83-year-old father has some dementia issues but still drives himself around town pretty well.

Seattle's outdated school construction code costing city $2.5M a year

Seattle’s outdated school construction code is costing more than $2 million a year to fix. The Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee presented its annual update to the Seattle Transportation Committee on Tuesday. STSC members spoke on what is needed to improve safety for students going to and from school.

King County to spend $107M to expand green spaces and enhance conservation

The King County Council has approved $107 million in funding for 53 conservation projects across the county as part of ongoing efforts to combat climate change.