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At least two of the confirmed COVID-19 cases originated from the Life Care Center nursing facility in Kirkland. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing

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State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak

Public health officials ask WA Legislature for $100 million.

Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood

News

Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood

Donors reminded to visit neighborhood donor centers and blood drives

Opinion

A tax break for working families

As rents continue to climb in our communities, as food prices continue to rise and as wages stagnate,…

Discussing homelessness on Jan. 9 are, from left, Associated Press Olympia correspondent Rachel La Corte, Rep. Nicole Macri (D-Seattle), Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue), Sen. Hans Zeiger (R-Puyallup) and Rep. Morgan Irwin (R-Enumclaw). Photo by Leona Vaughn/WNPA News Service

News

Senate Republicans propose alternative solutions to WA’s homelessness crisis

One suggestion would empower law enforcement and remove barriers to prosecution.

With Mount Baker and Jetty Island in the distance, a container ship approaches the Port of Everett. (Port of Everett photo)

Business

Senate Dems: $5 million to help businesses disrupted by coronavirus

Overseas port closures hurt WA companies that depend on international shipping.

Needles littered the ground throughout a homeless encampment at Federal Way’s Hylebos Wetlands, which is public property. Sound Publishing file photo

News

Republican leadership doubts effectiveness of homelessness spending

Democrats propose hundreds of millions toward affordable housing.

WAYNE HENRY GORES

Obituaries

WAYNE HENRY GORES

Wayne Henry Gores, age 86 passed away peacefully on Monday February 17, 2020 at home surrounded by his…

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

News

Democratic lawmakers roll out spending plans for climate change, homelessness

Republican opposition calls for tax relief, rather than spending the increased revenue.

The house purchased by Kvashuk, according to King County parcel records.

News

Renton resident convicted of defrauding Microsoft

A former Microsoft employee living in Renton was convicted on 18 charges related to a scheme to defraud…

WILLIAM MOSS

Obituaries

WILLIAM MOSS

Bill was born August 17th, 1929 and passed away peacefully in his home on February 8th after 5…

Puget Sound Fire District rescuers work to remove a tree that pinned a man in an apartment complex in unincorporated Maple Valley on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020.                                 Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Fire.

News

Man pinned under a tree after it falls into an apartment

Fourteen emergency services respond outside of Maple Valley

Local scouts greet attendants at the Renton First United Methodist Church on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020. Photo courtesy of Patrick Montemerlo.

Life

Local scouts celebrate big milestones

Scouts in Boy Scouts of America celebrated Scout Sunday, a national opportunity to express their appreciation for Scouting…

Opinion

Accelerating equity in STEM education in the Puget Sound

At the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB), headquartered in Seattle’s South Lake Union Innovation Hub, we believe every…

He thought his wife died, she was found in Covington

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He thought his wife died, she was found in Covington

Missing elderly woman found in the same clothes she left in after months of being missing

The language of the original bill prohibited privately-owned detainment facilities from being contracted by local, state, or federal government entities, but a last-second amendment was adopted to substantially narrow the focus of the legislation. File photo

News

Lawmakers flinch on banning for-profit detention facilities

Last minute amendment exempted ICE detainment facility.

The Lindbergh boys swim team took home the 2A SPSL championship title on Feb. 8, 2020. Photo courtesy of Kayoka Bushaw.

Sports

Lindbergh boys swim placed second in championship

The Lindbergh boys swim/dive team competed in the West Central District III championship swim/dive meet on Saturday, Feb.…

State Qualifiers & Coaches (left to right):Assistant Coach Colton Maddy, Matt Haines (3rd), Dmytro Hayday (3rd), Head Coach Mike Pine, Jeffrey Myers (2nd), Treavor Atkins (2nd), Assistant Coach Deven Maddy.                                 Photo by Vicki Maddy.

Sports

Lindbergh wrestlers qualify for state

Lindbergh High School competed in the Boys 2A Regionals tournament on Sat, Feb. 15, which determined which wrestlers…

DR. FREDERICK RICHARD BROWN

Obituaries

DR. FREDERICK RICHARD BROWN

Dr. Frederick Richard Brown, “Doc Brown”, died at the age of 89 in Portland, Oregon, on February 15,…

Hazen High School cheer team took third place during the coed competition at the WIAA State Central Cheerleading Tournament on Feb. 7, 2020. Photo courtesy of Brian Kaelin.

Sports

Renton, Hazen cheer earn spots at state tournament

Hazen and Renton High School cheer teams earned applause at the WIAA Central Cheerleading Tournament where each team…

Rep. Zack Hudgins, D-11

Opinion

It’s hard to do homework when you don’t have a home

We have heard it a million times — a good education is the best way to break the…