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All traffic on eastbound I-90 shifts to express lanes overnight Friday

Traffic diversion is necessary to test new fire video-detection system.

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Sheriff’s office seeking info on suspicious death near Lake Desire

The Medical Examiner determined the man, identified as Ryan Prince, had died of gunshot wounds.

Business

Boeing, SunExpress finalize order for 15 737 MAXs, 25 Next-Generation 737s

The order, valued at more than $3.8 billion at list prices, also includes options for 10 additional 737…

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Sheriff, Samammish looking for owners of recivered stolen items

Detectives from the Samammish Police Department and the King County Sheriff’s Office are trying to find the owners…

Sports

Lindbergh, Hazen win district swim team championships

Athletes from all three Renton School District programs will move on to the State Swim Meet this Friday…

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41st District legislators to host open houses

Senator Steve Litzow and Representatives Judy Clibborn and Tana Senn, all of Mercer Island will hold two Town…

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Maple Valley community leader to challenge Rodne in Fifth District

Essie Hicks enters the race with the endorsement of State Representative Ross Hunter and Issaquah Councilmember Tola Marts.

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Sheriff’s Office investigating suspicious death near Lake Desire

When deputies arrived they found a 27-year-old man who appeared to be deceased. Medics arrived and pronounced the…

ValleyCom recently received its fifth Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement

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Valley Com receives fifth accreditation

Valley Communications Center was presented their fifth Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA) re-accreditation award during their…

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King County Conservation District native plant sale ends Monday

The District offers a variety of native trees and shrubs for conservation purposes, including wildlife habitat, windbreaks, hedgerows,…

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City, schools closed for Presidents Day

Though city offices are closed, garbage will still be collected.

Letters to the Editor

As Boomers retire, it’s time to make long-term care a priority | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"The future looks startling to those of us who comprise the “silver tsunami” and is downright alarming for…

Letters to the Editor

Talk about a buzzkill; cartoonist strikes out | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"The one detail the editorial cartoonist chooses to focus on is that the Mariners still suck?"

Opinion

Did Gov. Inslee sound the death knell for executions? | JERRY CORNFIELD

Jay Inslee endorsed the death penalty for his entire political career. But once the Democrat became governor and…

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

Opinion

Justice for whom? | FRANK SHIER’S JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Feb. 14, 2014.

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Second ‘Heart Month’ open house is Saturday

The public is invited to attend a fire station open house event to have their blood pressure and…

Life

REMINDER: ‘Boeing Boeing’ opens tonight at Renton Civic Theatre

The play tells the tale of Bernard, the self-styled Parisian lothario, who juggles three fiancées, all flight attendants.

Life

Hike free this Presidents Day Weekend

Recreation fees waived on Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

How property taxes are distributed.

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King County property values near pre-recession levels

Property tax bills being sent to residents starting today.

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County Council to hold public hearing on Metro Transit fare changes

The King County Council will hold a public hearing on proposed Metro Transit fare changes on Tuesday, Feb.…