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Washington Corrections Center, a prison in Shelton, Washington. (Grace Deng/Washington State Standard)

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Report: Prisoners still routinely isolated in WA

At least 176 people from 2014 to 2023 have attempted suicide while in solitary confinement at a Washington…

Primary candidates in the 2024 Washington state governor’s race. From left to right, Semi Bird (R), Bob Ferguson (D), Mark Mullet (D) and Dave Reichert (R). Photos courtesy of campaigns

News

Ferguson and Reichert move toward Nov. showdown in governor’s race

Both dusted off intraparty challenges to their political right.

Perry Preston, owner of Stina’s Cellars. Photos by Annika Hauer

Business

Renton Farmers Market finds: Wine and mushrooms

Renton Farmers Market runs 3 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday at 233 Burnett Ave. S.

Seattle Sounders just beat the second placed LA Galaxy, 3-1, on Aug. 8 in a Leagues Cup match. (Screenshot from Sounders FC Facebook page)

Sports

Sounders stay alive in Leagues Cup, and it’s all about money

Commentary on the MLS, U.S. Open Cup and how fans can direct their support.

Kelly Affleck, Tomāto Tomäto Creative Space owner. Photo courtesy Annika Hauer

Business

Tomāto Tomäto Creative Space celebrates one year anniversary

Downtown Renton business hosted a craft swap recently.

State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Northwest

What’s the cost if WA voters erase capital gains tax or end cap-and-trade?

A pair of new reports outline financial consequences if voters approve ballot measures this fall repealing Washington’s capital…

Estrella Garcia with King County students at Unleash the Brilliance activities. Courtesy of Terrell Dorsey

Life

Unleash the Brilliance targets truancy and more in King County

Program helps local youth stay out of trouble.

James Ray Messer Jr. | Obituary

Obituaries

James Ray Messer Jr. | Obituary

James Ray Messer Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 9, 2024, just one…

Raylene S. Briscoe-Gibson | Obituary

Obituaries

Raylene S. Briscoe-Gibson | Obituary

06-01-1933 - 07-19-2024

Cafecito is a family-owned Mexican bakery. From left to right: Yiselle Bustamante and Lizeet Bustamante. Photos by Annika Hauer

Business

Farmers market finds: Pan dulce and local Renton merch

Renton Farmers Market runs 3 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday at 233 Burnett Ave. S.

A gray wolf. Gary Kramer/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Northwest

‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves

A sharply-divided state panel on July 19 retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status…

Kadeleigh Co. is a candle, incense and tart company. From left to right: Kadence Jackson, Elexis Jackson, Karleigh Jackson, and friend Hannah. Photo courtesy Annika Hauer

Life

Self-care scents and plant doctors: Two booths at the Renton Farmers Market

Market runs 3 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday at 233 Burnett Ave. S.

A boy picks out Honeycrisp apples for his family at Swans Trail Farms in Snohomish, Washington. Sound Publishing File Photo

Northwest

Selling Washington’s food and farm products to the world

Department of Agriculture is assembling a program to help promote products grown, raised, caught, baked and brewed in…

Chrome Molly, arena and pop metal rock band, performed at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on the Kidd Valley Stage July 11. The shows are at Gene Coulon Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N. Photo Courtesy Annika Hauer

Life

Chrome Molly kicks off Renton Summer Concerts

Three more concerts on the same stage are still to come: Dakota Poorman, 7 p.m. Aug. 1; Danny…

Fuse Washington created the tongue-in-cheek ‘Save Our Yachts’ website to poke fun at those pushing a ballot measure to repeal the capital gains tax that is paid by the state’s super wealthy. (Screenshot)

Northwest

Attack websites seep into WA election battles

Such undertakings tend to change few minds and can incite a backlash, especially in communities where negative campaigning…

The use and sale of consumer fireworks are prohibited in the unincorporated areas of King County, but several cities in the county host a professional fireworks show for the public on July 4. File photo

News

Fourth of July weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm highs

In light of preventable drownings, King County officials are urging the public to be cautious at rivers, lakes…

Wendell L. Forgaard (Shorty) | Obituary

Obituaries

Wendell L. Forgaard (Shorty) | Obituary

Born in Miles City, Montana, on October 3, 1928. Passed away June 24, 2024, in Renton, WA.

Traffic slows as it moves around the bend of northbound I-5 through north Everett on May 22, 2024. (Sound Publishing file photo)

Northwest

Washington’s population exceeds 8 million

More than 68% of the growth occurred in the state’s five largest metropolitan counties

A gray wolf. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Northwest

Vote nears on ending ‘endangered’ status for WA wolves

The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s recommendation is to downlist wolves from “endangered” to “sensitive.”

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State Capitol Building in Olympia.

Northwest

Poll: WA voters want their lawmakers working all year long

Most Washington voters want their lawmakers to be at the Legislature in session during the entire year, according…