Government 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
Animals 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
Crime 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 John O'Brien
Politics Washington voters approved a natural gas initiative. Lawsuit wants to blow it up Activists say the initiative misled voters. Backers say this lawsuit subverts the voters' will. Scott Greenstone
Politics Secret payments to King County employee could become issue in race for county’s top job Whistleblower allegations of a kickback scheme involving a King County employee could prompt questions in the upcoming race for King County Executive. Amy Radil Ann Dornfeld
Government Homeless encampments are on the decline, Seattle officials say. But where do those people land? Seattle Times reporter Anna Patrick has been exploring the reality people in the Seattle area experiencing homelessness face when they want shelter. Kim Malcolm John O'Brien
Seattle offers places to shelter during cold nights ahead With low temperatures hovering near freezing in the Seattle area for the first half of this week, King County is extending operations of its emergency overnight shelters until Wednesday morning. KUOW Staff
Government Girmay Zahilay enters King County executive race saying he represents ‘next generation’ King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay announced his plans to run for King County executive Monday, making him the third major candidate in recent weeks to apply for the job of running Washington's most populous county. Scott Greenstone
