About Us

King County Insider is a local digital news platform dedicated to covering the people, places, policies, and events that shape life across King County, Washington. Our focus is simple: deliver timely, relevant, and accurate local news that matters to residents, workers, and visitors of the region.

As King County continues to grow and evolve, the need for focused, community-centered reporting has never been greater. King County Insider exists to fill that gap by providing clear, accessible coverage of local developments across cities, neighborhoods, and sectors.

Who We Are

We are an independent local news outlet built around King County. Our contributors include local writers, researchers, and community observers who follow developments on the ground — from city halls and neighborhoods to business districts, public spaces, and cultural venues.

Rather than operating as a lifestyle blog, King County Insider functions as a regional news source, prioritizing factual reporting, local relevance, and clarity over opinion or promotional content.

What We Cover

King County Insider publishes news and updates across a wide range of categories, including:

  • Local News & Public Affairs
    Coverage of city government decisions, public services, transportation, housing, and community issues across King County.
  • Business & Economy
    Reporting on local businesses, development projects, employment trends, and economic activity affecting the region.
  • Food, Dining & Hospitality
    News related to restaurants, cafes, openings, closures, and food culture across Seattle, Bellevue, Kent, Redmond, Renton, and surrounding areas.
  • Events & Community Happenings
    Timely updates on festivals, public events, cultural gatherings, and community initiatives.
  • Cities & Neighborhoods
    City-specific coverage highlighting developments in Auburn, Kirkland, Enumclaw, Shoreline, Federal Way, and other parts of King County.
  • Travel & Local Destinations
    Informational reporting on parks, attractions, and places of interest relevant to residents and visitors.

Our Mission

Our mission is to serve as a reliable source of local information for King County by:

  • Reporting clearly and responsibly on local issues
  • Highlighting developments that impact daily life
  • Giving visibility to stories often overlooked by larger regional outlets
  • Making local news accessible and easy to understand

We aim to inform, not influence — and to provide readers with the context they need to stay connected to their communities.

Our Editorial Approach

King County Insider is region-focused, not national. We do not chase viral trends or unrelated topics. Every article we publish is selected based on its relevance to King County and its residents.

Our content is:

  • Fact-driven and locally grounded
  • Written in a clear, neutral, and reader-friendly style
  • Regularly updated as situations evolve

Serving the King County Community

Whether you live in King County, work here, or are planning to visit, King County Insider is designed to keep you informed about what’s happening — today and tomorrow.

We believe strong local communities depend on strong local information. King County Insider is committed to being part of that foundation.