Opinion
Agriculture is the backbone of state’s economy | Brunell
Some would argue that spring is the most wonderful time of the year in Washington. Throughout our state…
News
King County libraries planning to expand hours | KCLS
Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.
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Kent man pleads guilty to controlled substance charge
Initially faced controlled substance homicide charge after Seattle man died from a drug overdose
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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9
KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.
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Key To Change string studio offers music lessons, opportunities in south King County
Based in Renton, this nonprofit for young violin and viola players will host its annual Solo String Festival…
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King County Crisis Care Levy passing in first election results
If passed, the property tax levy will help fund behavioral health infrastructure in the region.
Northwest
Renton family seeks reparations from Renton School District
‘My dad never would have sold his property,’ says John Houston about pressure to sell land in the…
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Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app to end May 11
Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app is scheduled to conclude May 11 in tandem with the end of the…
Sports
Renton player part of national championship girls hockey team
Joely Connell helps lead Sno-King Junior Thunderbirds 16-and-under girls team to title
Sports
Lambert leads Kent-based T-Birds to 8-1 victory over Prince George
Seattle takes 3-0 lead in best-of-seven WHL playoffs second round
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Police poised to regain ability to undertake more pursuits
A bill partially unwinding a 2021 policing reform clears the Legislature. It is headed to Gov. Jay Inslee…
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WA Senate OKs assault weapons ban, longer wait on gun sales
Bills outlawing many semiautomatic weapons and adding restrictions on gun purchases are now on course to becoming law.
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With access to abortion pill threatened, state buys 30K doses
Gov. Inslee says it gives Washington a three-year supply. The purchase comes as a federal judge may order…
Opinion
Magic at the Washington State Supreme Court | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers: “On March 24, the state Supreme Court ruled that the capital gains tax was…
Opinion
Skilled worker shortage could derail electrification goals | Brunell
In the race to “electrify everything,” there are glitches that may derail the plan over the next 20…
News
Schools, housing, salaries score big in Senate Dems $70B budget
The proposed spending plan also spends money to fight climate change, help abortion providers and study police pursuits
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New forecast show state revenues won’t be quite as robust as expected
Democratic budget writers say they will be cautious but able to fund their priorities. Senate put out a…