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Entering his final year in office, Gov. Jay Inslee called for action on several fronts in his annual State of the State address to a joint session of the state Legislature.

News

Gov. calls for action on homelessness, climate, abortion rights

While he painted a picture of a state succeeding on many fronts, Republican leaders expressed reservations on Democrat…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Legislature back in session next week | Cartoon

State lawmakers return Jan. 8 to Olympia.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Santa doesn’t drive a Kia | Cartoon

Cartoon by Frank Shiers.

Image courtesy King County

News

One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in South King County

King County has set aside $5 million for cities to construct and operate projects to address local homelessness.

Carol Joan Reitan | Obituary

Obituaries

Carol Joan Reitan | Obituary

Carol Joan Reitan, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 7, 2023. She faced endometrial…

Mikey McAllister | Obituary

Obituaries

Mikey McAllister | Obituary

August 1, 1977 - November 25, 2023

Image courtesy King County

News

One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in south King County | King County

King County has set aside $5 million for cities to construct and operate projects to address local homelessness.

Photo courtesy of James Jantos

Northwest

Mercer Island High School marching band loves a parade | Photos

Band performs in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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News

Kent elementary schools celebrate Native American Heritage Month

Seattle author shares about culture of Native Americans through storytelling, song

Inspired by traditional German Christmas markets, the Seattle Christmas Market is a month-long holiday event at the Fisher Pavilion and South Fountain Lawn at Seattle Center. Seattle Christmas Market photo

Life

Month-long celebration of holiday magic opens at Seattle Center Nov. 24

The first-ever Seattle Christmas Market is coming to town

Shirley Ann Dunigan | Obituary

Obituaries

Shirley Ann Dunigan | Obituary

Shirley Ann Dunigan passed away on June 16th, 2023. She was born in Roundup, Montana, however, spent most…

Todd Allan Apperson | Obituary

Obituaries

Todd Allan Apperson | Obituary

1961 - 2023

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Salute to veterans | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

On Veterans Day, honor those who served your country.

File photo

News

Election 2023 results: King County Council, Port of Seattle commissioners

The following results were posted Nov. 7 on the King County Elections website.

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Sports

Marleau gets hero’s welcome in Kent as No. 12 raised to rafters | Photos

Seattle Thunderbirds retire number at ShoWare Center

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police

News

Federal Way Police arrest 3 Kent juveniles for purse-snatching incidents | Update

Two males and a female apprehended

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Northwest

Aspen Institute honors Green River College on top 150 junior college list

Auburn-based college, with branch campuses in Kent and Enumclaw, eligible for a $1 million prize.

File photo

Opinion

Why you should vote in the upcoming election | Guest column

When I ask my students when the next election is, frequently they will say “November 2024” or whichever…

Jesus Edwardo Sanchez makes mezcal and tequila. Courtesy photo

Opinion

Cultivating culture and spirits: The untold story of a mezcal-making Mexican farmer

By Jayendrina Singha Ray, Guest columnist

Carol Lois (Hanson) Matson | Obituary

Obituaries

Carol Lois (Hanson) Matson | Obituary

January 1, 1934 – October 6, 2023