Halloween decorations on display on D Street. Photo courtesy of D Street Lights.

Take a look at Auburn’s DIY Halloween exhibit:

D Street Lights was created for everyone to enjoy.

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Racial disparities in bike helmet law forces decision by King County health board

On Oct. 21, the King County Board of Health discussed striking down a county law that requires bicycle riders to… Continue reading

Geographic dispersion of Washington State Patrol commissioned personnel who lost their jobs Oct. 18. (Washington State Patrol)

Rather than get vaccine, nearly 1,900 state workers lose jobs

Exactly how many people will be out of work for ignoring Gov. Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate isn’t known yet. But… Continue reading

  • 6 days ago

Do you need to pay for your COVID hospital stay?

Washington state law requires hospitals to provide free care for certain income brackets.

Auburn School District Superintendent Dr. Alan Spicciati. Courtesy photo

State’s healthy youth survey to ASD students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 wraps Oct. 29

Oct. 29 is the final day this fall for Auburn School District students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12… Continue reading

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Valley Regional Fire Authority truck. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

VRFA loses seven firefighters over vaccine mandate

Services aren’t expected to be affected by the personnel loss.

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Dunn proposes memorial for King County residents lost to pandemic

Nearly 2,000 have died of COVID-19

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New timeline of summer 2022 for opening HOV lanes through Tacoma

I-5 traffic often backed up both directions near project

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Washington secretary of state gets federal job

Kim Wyman taking job with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

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King County to require vaccination proof at certain events, businesses

Begins Oct. 25 at restaurants, bars, indoor recreational events

  • 4 days ago
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Washington nurse accused of being imposter for over a decade

Alieu Drammeh, 53, didn’t have a license, but was hired repeatedly around Puget Sound.

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Auburn approves contract for police body cameras and Tasers

The new equipment will cost over $2.2 million.

 

King County Courthouse adjacent to City Hall Park (courtesy of City of Seattle)

County council votes to take dangerous park out of Seattle’s hands

City Hall Park, next to the courthouse in downtown Seattle, has had multiple reports of crime.

 

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Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
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Is cryptocurrency really an investment? | Guest column

Undoubtedly you have heard about the new form of money known as digital or “crypto” currencies. It is a fascinating… Continue reading

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Grocery store workers have right to wear Black Lives Matter buttons

National Labor Relations Board ruling against ban by Kroger-owned QFC, Fred Meyer

 

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Emerald Downs to increase horse racing purses by 10% in 2022

Second consecutive year of 10% increase at Auburn track

 

A Decatur High School student in Federal Way participates in a conditioning workout in Feb. 2021 as the state eased back in to in-person activities. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

State announces mask requirements for student sports, performing arts

Athletes are not required to wear masks when participating in sports of any contact level while outside.

 

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Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.
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I have been following elections in King County for close to 40 years. But I still rely on local sources Continue reading...

 

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More than 92% of King County Executive branch employees vaccinated

Out of 14,280 employees

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