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Opinion
Here’s what I think when someone says ‘Have a nice day’ | Whale’s Tales
Forty years or so ago, as I was thumbing through James Boswell’s “Life of Johnson,” I happened upon…
News
Auburn police will assist Renton during World Cup
As most people know by now, soccer fan enthusiasm for their teams has been known to boil over…
Northwest
As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense
When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal…
Northwest
State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington
Would keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property.
Sports
Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner
With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Feb. 5 with the league’s commissioner…
News
Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’ campaign
Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving
Northwest
State Senate approves lower drunk driving limit
The bill drops it to 0.05% from 0.08%; still needs House approval
Northwest
Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’
OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown condemned the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs…
Northwest
What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session
With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and…
Northwest
New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan. 1
Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.
News
King County accepting flood debris for free
Three stations will take your garbage and yard waste on weekends through Jan. 11.
Opinion
Let’s simplify 2026, starting with the wardrobe | Guest column
It’s the start of the new year, and there’s an exciting buzz in the air about new possibilities.…
News
Both directions of SR 167 closed in Kent and Auburn due to flooding
The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that both directions of State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn…
Northwest
Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding
As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond…
News
Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding
The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.
Northwest
WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge
A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified…
