Business
BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union
When completed, company will have 1.74 million members and assets of $33 billion
Northwest
King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 4 general election
Voters should receive ballots by Oct. 20
News
King County gun violence keeps on dropping in 2025
Firearm homicides and injuries hit five-year lows through second quarter
Northwest
King County Council adopts ‘Welcoming’ motion for immigrants
Council responds to Trump administration ‘sowing fear across the country through brutal, unjust persecution’
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King County to expand flood outreach after Texas tragedy
Flood Control District Board votes to increase education, early warnings and community engagement
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King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in first quarter
Lowest numbers in first quarter since 2021 for shots fired, shot injuries and homicides
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Potential exposure to measles from traveler at Sea-Tac Airport, hotel
Canadian resident traveled April 6-7 through airport; stayed at Tukwila hotel
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Measles case identified in King County adult
4th case in state in 2025; Public Health – Seattle & King County says minimal risk to public…
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Sound Transit Board officially hires Dow Constantine as CEO
Annual salary starts at $450,000 which chances each year for high pay hikes
Northwest
Wilson criticizes Sound Transit’s choice of Constantine as CEO
King County executive candidate says ‘too many insiders taking care of each other instead of the public’
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Board recommends Dow Constantine as new Sound Transit CEO
In his 16th year as King County executive and on the Sound Transit Board; pay could be $675,000…
Northwest
Public Health reports season’s first pediatric flu deaths in King County
Two children died in February; first pediatric flu deaths in two years
Northwest
OSPI superintendent responds to federal attempt to limit DEI programs
Chris Reykdal advises school districts not to make changes to existing policies