Seattle, Washington has faced a series of intense rainstorms from November 13 to 16, leading to localized flooding, power outages, and elevated river levels. In response, the National Weather Service issued flood advisories across several counties, highlighting the ongoing risks posed by the heavy rainfall.

The Georgia racketeering indictment against President Donald Trump and his allies, concerning their attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, has been reassigned to Peter Skandalakis. This development follows the removal of the previous prosecutor due to a conflict of interest, highlighting ongoing legal challenges in the high-profile case.

The Kent Black Action Commission is spearheading a petition to rename nearly 10 miles of Benson Highway through Renton, Kent, and parts of unincorporated King County with honorary signage bearing Dr. King’s name. With support from State Representative Mia Gregerson and coordination from the Washington State Department of Transportation, this effort aims to extend Martin Luther King Jr. Way from Seattle deeper into South King County—without impacting existing addresses or road names.