Northwest <p>Dwight Dively poses with the proclamation and the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service. Photo courtesy of King County</p>

King County honors budget director for distinguished service

The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth county employee...

By Drew Dotson • January 27, 2026 8:40 am


Leesa Manion seeks reelection as King County Prosecuting Attorney

Defeated Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell in November 2022

By Steve Hunter • January 14, 2026 1:46 pm
Auburn Mountainview outlasts Enumclaw in OT

The Lions handed Enumclaw their first league loss of the season.

By Benjamin Ray • January 23, 2026 3:00 pm
Sen. Patty Murray secures $190 million for Howard Hanson Dam...

U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke at a press conference downstream of the…

By Reporter Staff • January 23, 2026 11:30 am
Auburn rolls out more traffic safety cameras

New traffic safety cameras opened watchful eyes on drivers in Auburn on Jan. 12, beginning a warning period that ends…

By Robert Whale • January 23, 2026 8:30 am
Auburn choir students set their sights on Disneyland trip

“Let’s try it again,” said Ryan Hutchison, aka, “Mr. Hutch,” queuing up for the umpteenth time Tuesday morning a recording…

By Robert Whale • January 23, 2026 7:00 am
Man assaults wife at casino | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

By Reporter Staff • January 22, 2026 5:30 pm

Pacific Ballroom Dance appoints new executive director

Auburn-based Pacific Ballroom Dance has appointed Tigran Arakelyan as its new executive director.

By Reporter Staff • December 26, 2025 11:30 am
Where to go ice skating in King County

Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you will likely…

By Grace Gorenflo • December 22, 2025 1:00 pm
With donation drop off locations all across King County it’s easy to support your neighbors this holiday season. For those unable to visit a drop box, financial contributions provide steady support for counseling, recovery, housing and community education programs. Sponsored
December 15, 2025 6:00 am
A new report on South King County’s healthcare landscape shows a sector that uniquely combines stable demand, high-wage employment and community impact. Courtesy Federal Way Chamber of Commerce Sponsored
July 28, 2025 6:00 am
Don’t miss Valley Cities National Night Out event in Auburn on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care. Sponsored
July 21, 2025 6:00 am
Across their six vibrant senior living communities in the Puget Sound region, the GenCare team is flipping the script on aging. Courtesy GenCare Sponsored
July 7, 2025 6:00 am
What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session

With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and Senate leaders…

By Cassie Diamond, Ayeda Masood, and Annika Hauer, WNPA Foundation • January 12, 2026 12:45 pm
Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood...

“This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.

By Grace Gorenflo • January 8, 2026 9:04 am