Seattle's in for a (mostly) sunny Memorial Day weekend. Here's how to stay safe around water Memorial Day weekend is here — and while you may be tempted to celebrate the unofficial start of summer by heading to the beach or jumping into one of the Seattle area’s many bodies of water, King County officials are urging caution. KUOW Staff
King County lawyers vow to defend 'rule of law' from misinformation and intimidation Washington state lawyers reiterated their oath to uphold the U.S. and state constitution Thursday. Although none of the speakers at the Washington State Bar Association event mentioned President Trump or his administration by name, the administration’s actions were the clear motivator. Amy Radil
King County sees 'crush' of evictions as renters struggle to rebound from pandemic, inflation The King County Sheriff’s Office received 702 eviction orders in March after Seattle’s winter moratorium lifted on the first of the month. That's more than twice the 317 orders the agency received the previous March. Ann Dornfeld
King County Exec Dow Constantine delivers 'bittersweet' final State of the County address Describing the moment as “bittersweet,” Constantine reflected on how the county has evolved since he took office in 2009. Noel Gasca
'Mosquito Fleet Act' could bring small ferries to more Puget Sound communities Washington State's new ferry boats are years away. It's a painful reality for waterfront communities that depend on ferries. But a new bill in the legislature promises to give them some relief. Joshua McNichols
Disaster aid for Los Angeles could soon be on the way from King County King County officials have approved a plan to send disaster relief to communities impacted by fires in the Los Angeles area. Noel Gasca
L.A. pets land in Seattle to make room at animal shelters during fires Nearly 40 dogs and about 20 cats touched down in a private plane on Sunday in Seattle from fire-ravaged Los Angeles. The animals are here to make space at shelters in L.A. overcrowded with pets waiting to be reunited with their owners. Casey Martin
King County Metro drivers mourn Shawn Yim, decry violence King County Metro driver Shawn Yim was remembered as a beloved husband, uncle, and servant to the city. Yim was known by his fellow bus drivers for going above and beyond for his passengers, especially children and the elderly. Noel Gasca
King County Council calls for audit of nonprofit-managed juvenile diversion The King County Council has asked the county auditor to examine a controversial, $16 million program that puts community-based organizations in charge of juvenile criminal diversions. Ann Dornfeld
Veteran Metro driver: ‘It's not that buses are unsafe… Seattle is unsafe’ Nathan Vass has been a metro driver for 18 years. He counted murdered bus driver Shawn Yim among his friends. Rob Wood Play AudioListen 6 mins
