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 drew.dotson@rentonreporter.com • January 27, 2026 8:40 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
‘School funding crisis’ town hall urges WA to fix the...

Districts represented include Mercer Island, Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Northshore, Renton, Riverview, Shoreline, Snoqualmie Valley and Tukwila.

By Andy Nystrom • January 8, 2026 4:28 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
US Marshals alert public of fraudulent court order scams

Warning comes from Seattle-based Western District of Washington

By Steve Hunter • January 6, 2026 10:23 am
Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington

After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme and if…

By Drew Dotson drew.dotson@rentonreporter.com • January 5, 2026 1:38 pm
Puget Sound Energy electric, natural gas rates go up

Roughly a 12% hike for electric customers and 7% for natural gas customers

By Steve Hunter • January 2, 2026 11:20 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
Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts

In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.

By Bailey Josie • December 17, 2025 7:30 pm
The Waltz of the Flowers from the 2024 Nutcracker performance. Photo courtesy Olga Dmitrieva. Sponsored
December 8, 2025 6:00 am
Angela Donaldson with her parents, Kevin and Laurie Hauglie. Sponsored
December 2, 2025 7:30 am
Lumin Laundry owners and staff gathered with the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon cutting at their grand opening. Photo courtesy Lumin Laundry. Sponsored
November 17, 2025 6:00 am
100 small business owners in King County will receive Comcast RISE grant packages to help them grow, innovate and strengthen their local community. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
August 19, 2025 1:30 pm