News across King County

Ocean at the front door: Coastal communities battle erosion
Ocean at the front door: East Coast communities race to protect homes from erosion

September 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
September 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

Rural, Latino, Trump voters hit hard by USPS delays as SCOTUS halts changes
Washington saw 20,267 ballots rejected for late postmarks in the 2026 primary, up from 16,131 in 2024, even as about 100,000 fewer ballots were cast.

How Tetrapods Took to the Trees
During the Permian Period many tetrapods, or four-limbed vertebrates, took to life in the trees.

When Sails Were All the Rage
Around 300 million years ago sails were all the rage, but we're still not sure what they were for.

The Age of Mutant Plants
What about the Great Dying caused a global age of mutant plants?

The Battle to Breathe: CF Before Birth
Inside one mother's fight to ensure a healthy life for her child with cystic fibrosis.

The Battle to Breathe: The Last 10%
Inside the race to bring life-saving genetic therapies to every person living with cystic fibrosis.

Evolution: Brain Power Preview
The story of the dolphin reveals how intelligence evolved, step by step, over billions of years.

Stone Age Masterpiece Preview
Step into the stunning cave that’s reshaping our understanding of prehistoric art.

Vehicle resident legislation heads toward City Council vote
New legislation outlining services and parking rules for people living in vehicles is moving toward a City Council vote. The City Council’s Public Safety Committee will hold a briefing on ... Read more

How Earth’s Smallest Life Caused its Biggest Death
For millions of years after the Great Dying microbes ruled the Earth.