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Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus

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Auburn mayor responds to allegations in failed recall petition

By trotting out recycled allegations, distortions of past events, and shopworn claims that had already been publicly addressed…

A sign from a No Kings protest in Renton in 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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No Kings rallies set for March 28 across King County

Here’s a list of locations.

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Washington State Capitol in Olympia.

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Foster youth guaranteed full-ride college tuition

OLYMPIA — A bill guaranteeing full‑ride college tuition for all foster youth and students who experienced homelessness passed…

An attendee at the Feb. 21 town hall in Federal Way holds a sign calling for an end to ICE raids. Courtesy photo

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King County blocks construction of ICE detention centers

The King County Council approved an emergency one-year moratorium on March 3 that immediately blocks acceptance of permits…

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Representatives from a group called Indivisible attend a Kent School Board meeting Feb. 25 to speak to board directors about ways to protect students from ICE.

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Indivisible meets with Kent School Board about ICE

Throughout the country, various families have been affected by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The federal…

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Another way to look at loss, grief and life | Whale’s Tales

Scene: late summer 1974. Olympic Peninsula, Lake Sutherland campground.

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Gio Moimoi attempts a floater against Olympia. Nathan Hyun / For the Reporter

Sports

Kentridge basketball season ends in heartbreak against Olympia

Kentridge’s fourth quarter slump leads to Olympia comeback as Bears head to state tournament.

Flooding at a Chevron station in Auburn in Dec. 2025. File photo

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Governor: WA flood damage totals at least $182M

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Feb. 17 asked the Trump administration for up to $173 million to deal…

Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, speaks during a press conference Feb. 13 about the state’s efforts to protect survivors. Photo by Cassie Diamond

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Legislators promise support for survivors of gender-based violence

OLYMPIA – Washington state lawmakers are looking at how the state is addressing gender-based violence and supporting survivors.

Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus. File photo

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Resident launches recall petition against Auburn mayor

Auburn resident Ronnie Morgan III, a candidate for mayor in 2025, has filed a petition to remove Mayor…

Kentridge Chargers stand for national anthem at Puyallup High School. Nathan Hyun / for The Reporter

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Kentridge basketball falls short on the road against Puyallup

The Chargers went to the fourth quarter even with the Vikings but ran out of gas in the…