# king county (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 13 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover king county. Page: Feed: --- ## [Report seeks better King County Sheriff’s Office response to ICE](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/20/report-seeks-better-king-county-sheriffs-office-response-to-ice/) _2026-08-20 · none · Redmond Reporter_ The Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) has made seven community-driven recommendations to the King County Sheriff’s Office in a report on responding to increased federal immigration enforcement within the county. ## [King County grant available to rural artists](https://www.valleyrecord.com/2026/08/20/king-county-grant-available-to-rural-artists/) _2026-08-20 · Grace Gorenflo · Snoqualmie Valley Record_ Applications are due Sept. 30. ## [New initiative to support immigrants, refugees in King County](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/20/new-initiative-to-support-immigrants-refugees-in-king-county/) _2026-08-20 · madeleinegoldberger · Redmond Reporter_ In partnership with Renton Regional Community Foundation (RRCF) and other local organizations, a new county initiative will help support immigrant and refugee communities throughout King County. ## [Fall 2026 Service Change: East King County](https://seattletransitblog.com/2026/08/20/fall-2026-service-change-east-king-county/) _2026-08-20 · Michael Smith · Seattle Transit Blog_ Starting August 29, King County Metro and Sound Transit will be revising routes on the Eastside. These changes are primarily due to the full 2 Line opening in March 2026. Overall, this restructure is focused on reducing redundant service with the 2 Line while improving frequency and reliability. The Fall 2026 restructure also includes routes … Continue reading "Fall 2026 Service Change: East King… ## [New park will commemorate Bellevue’s Japanese American heritage](https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/eastside/new-park-will-commemorate-bellevues-japanese-american-heritage/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_eastside) _2026-08-20 · Daniel Beekman · The Seattle Times Eastside – The Seattle Times_ Bellevue has named a new downtown green space to honor the past and present of its Japanese American community. ## [Seattle voters are done waiting on public safety, new poll finds](https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/seattle-voters-are-done-waiting-on-public-safety-new-poll-finds/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_data) _2026-08-20 · Gene Balk / FYI Guy · The Seattle Times Data – The Seattle Times_ The most striking finding in a new poll on public safety is a near-unanimous demand for a larger police footprint in struggling Seattle neighborhoods, FYI Guy writes. ## [Province seeks feedback on regulations to protect temporary foreign workers](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-seeks-feedback-on-regulations-to-protect-temporary-foreign-workers) _2026-08-20 · jpranahan · Top news stories of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ The province is inviting the public to share their feedback on proposed regulations to further strengthen protections for temporary foreign workers… ## [Flock or Treat | Cartoon](https://www.federalwaymirror.com/2026/08/20/flock-or-treat-cartoon/) _2026-08-20 · none · Federal Way Mirror_ Frank Shiers, Jr. is a longtime King County resident and has drawn political cartoons for over forty years. He creates at least four cartoons a week, which are published in a dozen newspapers. ## [Renton places one-year moratorium on data centers](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/19/renton-places-one-year-moratorium-on-data-centers/) _2026-08-19 · Drew Dotson · Redmond Reporter_ The city of Renton has temporarily banned data centers from the city, Monday night. ## [Federal Way ramps up bike, water safety efforts](https://www.federalwaymirror.com/2026/08/19/federal-way-ramps-up-bike-water-safety-efforts/) _2026-08-19 · Elisabeth Froiland · Federal Way Mirror_ Community groups partnered with fire and police in an event Saturday to help keep kids safe in water and on the road. ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1nJknFyooWER) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [King County Elections posts final LD 41 primary results](https://www.bellevuereporter.com/2026/08/19/king-county-elections-posts-final-ld-41-primary-results/) _2026-08-19 · Reporter Staff · Bellevue Reporter_ Janice Zahn and Elle Nguyen are headed to the Nov. 3 general election. ## [NPS proposes opening bridge to Grove of Patriarchs | National Park Service](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/19/nps-proposes-opening-bridge-to-grove-of-patriarchs-national-park-service/) _2026-08-19 · none · Redmond Reporter_ The 1960s-era structure was flooded in 2021, closing the area to public use for the last five years. ## [Final primary election results are in for Federal Way](https://www.federalwaymirror.com/2026/08/19/final-primary-election-results-are-in-for-federal-way/) _2026-08-19 · Mirror Staff · Federal Way Mirror_ Final results are in for the August primary, which includes ballots on Congressional District 9 and Legislative District 30, which includes the cities of Federal Way, Algona and Pacific. Overall voter turnout for the August Primary reached 37%, with 534,500 ballots cast out of 1,454,559 registered voters. ## [Province launches PEI Creates to elevate Island talent with ongoing arts grant funding](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-launches-pei-creates-to-elevate-island-talent-with-ongoing-arts-grant-funding) _2026-08-19 · jpranahan · Top news stories of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ The Government of Prince Edward Island is making it easier for the world to recognize creative professionals with the launch of PEI Creates, a new… ## [How hard would an Alaskan tsunami hit WA? New model full of surprises](https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/how-hard-would-an-alaskan-tsunami-hit-wa-new-model-full-of-surprises/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_data) _2026-08-19 · Joseph O’Sullivan · The Seattle Times Data – The Seattle Times_ New tsunami modeling shows what Washington should be ready for, if a magnitude 9.2 earthquake hits along the Alaska-Aleutian subduction zone. ## [Fall City nonprofit works to combat horse slaughter pipeline](https://www.valleyrecord.com/2026/08/19/fall-city-nonprofit-works-to-combat-horse-slaughter-pipeline/) _2026-08-19 · Grace Gorenflo · Snoqualmie Valley Record_ Katie Berman got the “horse bug” at a young age and has loved them every day of the 20-so years since. ## [Midweek Roundup: busiest summer](https://seattletransitblog.com/2026/08/19/midweek-roundup-busiest-summer/) _2026-08-19 · Nathan Dickey · Seattle Transit Blog_ Transportation: More headlines after the break. Land Use & Housing: This is an Open Thread. ## [Desna Cup held in Federal Way celebrates soccer and culture](https://www.federalwaymirror.com/2026/08/18/desna-cup-held-in-federal-way-celebrates-soccer-and-culture/) _2026-08-19 · Benjamin Ray · Federal Way Mirror_ Nile FC won Desna Cup but the root of Desna Cup is focused on community engagement. ## [2026 Boeing Classic golf tournament | Photos](https://www.valleyrecord.com/2026/08/18/2026-boeing-classic-golf-tournament-photos/) _2026-08-19 · none · Snoqualmie Valley Record_ The 2026 Boeing Classic took place at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge Aug. 10-16, with Stewart Cink taking home his fifth win of the season. ## [Jupiter Power to seek state approval for Snoqualmie battery site](https://www.valleyrecord.com/2026/08/18/jupiter-power-will-seek-state-approval-for-snoqualmie-battery-site/) _2026-08-18 · Grace Gorenflo · Snoqualmie Valley Record_ Jupiter Power, the company behind the proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) near Snoqualmie Ridge, has announced it is now seeking state approval instead of county. ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uH9t1ehtbsGY) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Join us for Seattle Transit Trivia on August 24!](https://seattletransitblog.com/2026/08/18/join-us-for-seattle-transit-trivia-on-august-24/) _2026-08-18 · Michael Smith · Seattle Transit Blog_ Earlier today, Brent White wrote the 500,000th comment on a Seattle Transit Blog article. Seattle Transit Blog wouldn’t be the same without you: our readers and commenters. Thank you for reading and discussing the latest transit news, route proposals, and ridership data with us since 2007. To celebrate this milestone and the incredible community that … Continue reading "Join us for Seattle Transit… ## [Province expands support for fertility care](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-expands-support-for-fertility-care) _2026-08-18 · jpranahan · Top news stories of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ The Government of Prince Edward Island is modernizing its support for fertility treatment by giving Islanders more choice and flexibility in… ## [Nikola Tesla STEM High near Redmond in Top 10 in U.S. News ranking](https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/education/nikola-tesla-stem-high-near-redmond-crack-top-10-in-u-s-news-ranking/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_eastside) _2026-08-18 · Kai Uyehara · The Seattle Times Eastside – The Seattle Times_ Overall, Washington ranked 19th in representation of the top schools ranked across the nation. ## [While Seattle slows, the region’s fastest growth is on the fringes](https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/while-seattle-slows-the-regions-fastest-growth-is-on-the-fringes/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_data) _2026-08-18 · Gene Balk / FYI Guy · The Seattle Times Data – The Seattle Times_ Remote work is pulling growth away from the city and driving an exurban boom in fringe communities many Seattleites couldn't find on a map, writes FYI Guy. ## [Federal Way watercolor festival helps build community](https://www.federalwaymirror.com/2026/08/17/federal-way-watercolor-festival-helps-build-community/) _2026-08-18 · none · Federal Way Mirror_ The Federal Way Performing Arts Center’s Saturday event turned out hundreds of participants. ## [North Bend Pottery offers workshops, memberships](https://www.valleyrecord.com/2026/08/17/north-bend-pottery-offers-workshops-memberships/) _2026-08-18 · Grace Gorenflo · Snoqualmie Valley Record_ After taking her first pottery class, Genevieve Harris discovered the power of clay. ## [Retired Bellevue police officer helps uncover sex trafficking scheme](https://www.bellevuereporter.com/2026/08/17/retired-bellevue-police-officer-helps-uncover-sex-trafficking-scheme/) _2026-08-17 · none · Bellevue Reporter_ Security worker’s tip leads to arrest and conviction of California man. ## [Adios Jojo wins 91st Longacres Mile after disqualification](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/17/adios-jojo-wins-91st-longacres-mile-after-disqualification/) _2026-08-17 · Benjamin Ray · Redmond Reporter_ The heavy favorite Touchy made too much contact down the final stretch, granting Adios Jojo the win. ## [Fall 2026 Service Change: Pierce County and South King County](https://seattletransitblog.com/2026/08/17/fall-2026-service-change-pierce-county-and-south-king-county/) _2026-08-17 · Michael Smith · Seattle Transit Blog_ Starting August 29, King County Metro, Sound Transit, and Pierce Transit will be making changes to bus routes in south King County and Pierce County. Most of these changes are in response to the Federal Link Link Extension that opened in December 2025. Service changes in east and north King County will be discussed in … Continue reading "Fall 2026 Service Change: Pierce County and South King… ## [Sunday Movie: Seattle Difference & Density Politics](https://seattletransitblog.com/2026/08/16/sunday-movie-seattle-difference-density-politics/) _2026-08-16 · Mike Orr · Seattle Transit Blog_ Seattle is the opposite of every other US city. (Safety First) Is urbanism inherently left wing? (Oh the Urbanity!) (Warning: The end contains a Canadian rant on US policies.) The Alto high-speed rail mentioned in the video will connect Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Peterborough, and Trois-Rivières at 200 mph. It’s currently in planning. Toronto-Montreal … Continue reading "Sunday Movie:… ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WGuktUQqmJlz) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [New Issaquah roller skating rink brings family-friendly fun to Eastside](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/culture/new-issaquah-roller-skating-rink-brings-family-friendly-fun-to-eastside/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_eastside) _2026-08-15 · Olivia Petty · The Seattle Times Eastside – The Seattle Times_ The hope is that Rock and Roll — born out of the loss of other beloved rinks across the area — can become a longtime space for family-friendly fun. ## [Renton City Council Flock camera controversy continues](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/14/renton-city-council-flock-camera-controversy-continues/) _2026-08-14 · Drew Dotson · Redmond Reporter_ The city of Renton is waiting to take further action on Flock cameras and the contract with Flock until after a public presentation on the technology. ## [South Seattle bridge closing for weekend repair](https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/seattle-bridge-closing-for-weekend-repair/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_eastside) _2026-08-14 · Mike Lindblom · The Seattle Times Eastside – The Seattle Times_ Roadwork closures are back on the First Avenue South bridge, I-405 in Kirkland and the Highway 99 tunnel as crews continue to play post-World Cup catchup. ## [Missing teen found dead in Lake Washington weeks after boating incident](https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/missing-teen-found-dead-in-lake-washington-weeks-after-boating-incident/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_eastside) _2026-08-14 · Kai Uyehara · The Seattle Times Eastside – The Seattle Times_ Police found the missing teenager's body 150 feet underwater in Lake Washington. ## [Friday Roundtable: West Seattle Link Update](https://seattletransitblog.com/2026/08/14/friday-roundtable-west-seattle-link-update/) _2026-08-14 · Michael Smith · Seattle Transit Blog_ At the Sound Transit Board System Expansion Committee meeting on Thursday, the agency shared a series of updates on the upcoming West Seattle Link Extension. The grand opening for the 3.9 mile extension from SODO to Alaska Junction has slipped from 2032 to 2035. This delay is due to longer than expected construction time for … Continue reading "Friday Roundtable: West Seattle Link Update" ## [Provincial staff ready to support emergency reception operations](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/provincial-staff-ready-to-support-emergency-reception-operations) _2026-08-14 · ewhmcnamara · Top news stories of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ More than 30 provincial civil servants have received enhanced training to help operate reception centres during extreme weather and other emergencies… ## [State income tax will bring in more money than first expected](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/13/state-income-tax-will-bring-in-more-money-than-first-expected/) _2026-08-13 · none · Redmond Reporter_ A new analysis from the state Department of Revenue shows Washington’s high-earner income tax will be paid by thousands of additional households and produce hundreds of millions of dollars more than previously assumed — if voters don’t ditch it this fall. ## [Premier Rob Lantz announces changes to Senior Management Team](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/premier-rob-lantz-announces-changes-to-senior-management-team) _2026-08-13 · ssdrummond · Top news stories of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ Premier Rob Lantz announced changes today to the senior management team within the Government of Prince Edward Island. The following changes will… ## [Kirkland buys former Latter-day Saints church for $10M](https://www.seattletimes.com/business/kirkland-buys-former-latter-day-saints-church-for-10m/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_eastside) _2026-08-13 · Alexis Weisend · The Seattle Times Eastside – The Seattle Times_ The city of Kirkland plans to turn a former Mormon church into a community center. ## [I-405 ramp to I-90 reopens after semitruck flips, spills garbage](https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/i-405-ramp-to-i-90-blocked-after-semitruck-flips-spills-garbage/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_eastside) _2026-08-13 · Kai Uyehara · The Seattle Times Eastside – The Seattle Times_ Traffic was blocked for several hours on the northbound Interstate 405 ramp to eastbound I-90 after a semitruck full of garbage overturned. ## [Students to continue receiving free school supplies](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/students-to-continue-receiving-free-school-supplies) _2026-08-13 · ssdrummond · Top news stories of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ Island students from kindergarten to Grade 9 in the public education system will again receive free essential school supplies for the 2026-27 school… ## [Conditions continue to favor efforts to contain Mount Rainier wildfire](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/13/conditions-continue-to-favor-efforts-to-contain-mount-rainier-wildfire/) _2026-08-13 · Raymond Still · Redmond Reporter_ A hotshot crew has set up a Forward Operating Base at the White River Campground. ## [Field announced for Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs in Auburn](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/12/field-announced-for-longacres-mile-at-emerald-downs-in-auburn/) _2026-08-13 · Benjamin Ray · Redmond Reporter_ Championship Sunday is headlined by the Longacres Mile but also features five other races. ## [Kings County Memorial Hospital parking lot pavement work underway](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/kings-county-memorial-hospital-parking-lot-pavement-work-underway) _2026-08-12 · ddgillis · Top news stories of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ Pavement work is now underway in the Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) parking lot and is expected to be completed within approximately one week… ## [Tourism PEI introduces new bench installations inspired by Carley Fortune's bestselling novel](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/tourism-pei-introduces-new-bench-installations-inspired-by-carley-fortunes-bestselling-novel) _2026-08-12 · ddgillis · Top news stories of the Government of Prince Edward Island_ Tourism PEI is inviting visitors to step inside the pages of one of the world’s most popular summer reads. Tourism PEI, in collaboration with… ## [Get cracking at Crab Week in Bellevue/ Meanderings by Mindy Stern](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/12/get-cracking-at-crab-week-in-bellevue-meanderings-by-mindy-stern/) _2026-08-12 · none · Redmond Reporter_ Sweet, tender, buttery and rich. That’s the taste of Dungeness crab, whose “meat” is packed inside large claws and legs. Named after Dungeness, Washington, a small town on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, this crab is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic culinary staples. ## [Hotshot crew arrives at Mount Rainier Fire](https://www.bothell-reporter.com/2026/08/12/hotshot-crew-arrives-at-mount-rainier-fire/) _2026-08-12 · Raymond Still · Bothell-Kenmore Reporter_ Firefighters have removed potential fuels around the Sunrise Visitor Center, and are wary of the threat of thunderstorms later this week. ## [How the pandemic permanently scrambled Seattle’s commuter map](https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/how-the-pandemic-permanently-scrambled-seattles-commuter-map/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_data) _2026-08-12 · Gene Balk / FYI Guy · The Seattle Times Data – The Seattle Times_ Seattle lost about 35,000 net daily commuters since 2019 — but they didn't vanish. They’re likely working from home, writes FYI Guy. ## [Midweek Roundup: ban rental junk fees](https://seattletransitblog.com/2026/08/12/midweek-roundup-off-the-rails-again/) _2026-08-12 · Michael Smith · Seattle Transit Blog_ Correction, 8/12 11:30am: We retract the previous statement about a train derailing and have updated the paragraph below with a comment from Sound Transit. We regret this error. After someone crashed their car into a barrier and pushed it onto the tracks along MLK Way on Monday evening, a southbound train attempted to use the … Continue reading "Midweek Roundup: ban rental junk fees" ## [Uniqlo to open in Issaquah this week](https://www.seattletimes.com/business/uniqlo-to-open-in-issaquah-this-week/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_eastside) _2026-08-11 · Alexis Weisend · The Seattle Times Eastside – The Seattle Times_ The Japanese clothing store Uniqlo will open in Issaquah on Friday. The new store will be its sixth in the Seattle area.