Yella Beak suddenly closes its doors

The building owners already have new tenants, and pledge to honor verified gift cards “one way or another.”

By Ray Miller-Still • January 2, 2026 3:30 pm


Puget Sound Energy electric, natural gas rates go up

Roughly a 12% hike for electric customers and 7% for natural gas customers

By Steve Hunter • January 2, 2026 11:20 am
Sports Roundup | Dec. 19 & 20

Last week’s (short) list of basketball scores.

December 30, 2025 3:45 pm
Enumclaw boys, WR girls hit the basketball court running in early-season victories

The White River girls entered with a season record of 3-1.

By Kevin Hanson • December 30, 2025 3:30 pm
The weather outside looks frightful – so let’s focus on delightful house plants | The Compleat Home Gardener

A phalaenopsis orchid is perfect if you only have a little room and some sun.

December 24, 2025 1:00 pm
Buckley library to change hours, focus on evenings

With earlier hours being cut, the library is slightly scaling back.

By Ray Miller-Still • December 23, 2025 11:00 am
King County accepting flood debris for free

Three stations will take your garbage and yard waste on weekends through Jan. 11.

December 22, 2025 12:00 pm




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June 27, 2025 1:30 am
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June 2, 2025 6:00 am
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April 17, 2025 1:30 am

Where to go ice skating in King County

Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you will likely…

By Grace Gorenflo • December 22, 2025 1:00 pm
Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts

In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.

By Bailey Josie • December 17, 2025 7:30 pm