Election results: 2023 primary in Seattle and King County These are the primary election results from August 1, 2023 for Seattle and King County. Isolde Raftery
King County on pace to reach 35% turnout in Aug. 1 primary Election officials expect just about one in three registered King County voters to cast ballots in today's primary. Katie Campbell
Questions about the upcoming primary election? We’ve got you covered With this year's Primary Election less than a week away, "Soundside" pulled together a panel of experts to talk about the different races and issues on the ballot. Jason Burrows
Changing your legal name or gender in King County could get a little easier The county is also tasked with providing gender affirming care within five days of someone being booked into the county jail system. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
How a regional homelessness board became so dysfunctional In May, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority’s Continuum of Care board made the news for its dysfunction. But some current and former members say problems have been there for years. Since 2021, 11 of the board’s 19 members have left. Sarah Leibovitz
7 graphics on kids and guns in the Seattle area Sixty-eight kids died by gun between 2017 and 2022 in King County. That's like three classrooms wiped out. Ashley Hiruko
Before heading out to your favorite local beach this summer, make sure to check for possible health warnings. As the weather begins to warm up, you may want to spend some time cooling off at local beaches. But King County says you should probably check for health notifications before getting in the water. Diana Opong
King County Council tightens oversight of youth diversion programs The King County Council is increasing its oversight of programs meant to keep at-risk young people out of courts and jail. Ann Dornfeld