News across King County

After Francis Fukuyama’s “Last Man” Theory Came Donald Trump
Francis Fukuyama discusses his new book "In the Realm of the Last Man."

September 18, 2026
Nazhat Khan; Lonnie G. Bunch III; Francis Fukuyama

2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT & 2027 Audi A6
We’re testing two polar opposites: The Ram 1500 TRX SRT pickup and the Audi A6 sedan.

Northwest rail fans eager for Sept. 30 debut of Amtrak’s Airo fleet
Amtrak's 300-passenger Airo trains debut Sept. 30 on Cascades route, adding seats but not speed or frequency.

Traffic Safety Package Advances with Change Targeting Historic Districts
A contentious change giving SDOT more authority to change streets within Seattle's historic districts was approved Thursday on a 3-2 committee vote. Traffic safety advocates had been pushing for a way to elevate safety-related changes outside the normal approval process.

An Anthem to America: Ken Burns & Florentine Films Celebrate 50 Years Preview
Ken Burns and the filmmaking team look back over five decades of groundbreaking documentaries.

An Anthem to America: Ken Burns & Florentine Films Celebrate 50 Years
Ken Burns and the filmmaking team look back over five decades of groundbreaking documentaries.

Repair shop We Fix Old Stuff opening in Ballard
A repair shop specializing in lighting and other household objects is opening a new workshop in Ballard on Friday, Oct. 2. We Fix Old Stuff will operate at 4818 14th ... Read more

Why Corporations Don't Pay Late Fees
Why should companies get to hit us with fees, but we can't do the same to them?

"Scammed" - Preview
How online scams steal billions of dollars and ruin victims’ lives.

New York Always Finds a Way to Reinvent Itself
Writer Adam Gopnik reflects on New York’s remarkable resilience and its ability to reinvent itself.

Deconstruction Is a Key Frontier for Climate Action in Seattle
As Seattle seeks to reduce waste and spur a local circular economy, a big opportunity for impact is found when buildings come down.