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Articles by Alex Bruell
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‘Triangle’ highway project suspended due to lack of...
By Alex Bruell • August 31, 2023 11:17 am

First phase at I-5 / SR 18 / SR 161 interchange was completed in 2012.

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Photo by Alex Bruell / The Mirror
Forensic scientist Darlene Valencia tests a blood sample for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, at the new Washington State Patrol toxicology lab in Federal Way. While scientists like Valencia are not yet working on real evidence at the Federal Way lab, they are testing their equipment to ensure its accuracy.
Washington State Patrol to open toxicology lab in...
By Alex Bruell • August 13, 2023 7:30 am

The State Patrol hopes the facility will be testing cases by the end of the year.

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Photo by Alex Bruell / Sound Publishing
From left to right: mentor Ron Howell, resource navigator Adriane Karg, executive director De’Vonte’ Parson and COO Kechi Amaefule pose for a photo at the Pro Se Potential office in Federal Way.
Former inmate helps King County youth unlock their...
By Alex Bruell • August 6, 2023 8:00 am

After a troubled start, De’Vonte’ Parson turned his life around and wants to do the same for others.

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The Green River, where a swimmer was swept away and drowned the summer of 2022. Image courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department.
Don’t let the heat fool you: Rivers pose...
By Alex Bruell • May 12, 2023 5:45 pm

Advice from local rescue agencies on how to stay safe while cooling off.

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Gary Ichinaga, a volunteer fixer at the South King Tool Library, works on a microwave during last week’s repair cafe, an event in which locals can get help repairing their stuff rather than throwing it away. Photo by Bruce Honda.
South King Tool Library will open second branch...
By Alex Bruell • March 18, 2023 1:30 am

The South King Tool Library in Federal Way will open a second branch in the South King County area thanks…

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This chart is from the National Park Service.
Mount Rainier Park relaxes rules on non-native fishing...
By Alex Bruell • February 9, 2023 12:00 pm

The National Park Service will remove restrictions on taking some fish at Mount Rainier that should both help native fish…

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Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-31, Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-31, and Rep. Eric Robertson, R-31.
Here’s what 31st District legislators are pursuing this...
By Alex Bruell • January 30, 2023 12:40 pm

Police chases, tax credits, graffiti, and emergency powers — check out what’s on the table this session.

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Photo by Alex Bruell
Behind the Howard Hanson Dam lies around 100 miles of prime fish-spawning habitat.
Congress, Biden give go-ahead to Howard Hanson Dam...
By Alex Bruell • January 15, 2023 5:30 am

Congress and President Joe Biden signed off on major bills last month giving the go-ahead to two big projects for…

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Joni’s son Dale, born in 2021, strides across a blanket of snow on Mount Rainier in January of this year. He now has at least three other siblings who share the mountain, not to mention his mom and dad.
Joni the wolverine does it again – and...
By Alex Bruell • January 6, 2023 11:50 am

For the third year in a row, she’s the MVP — Mom, Very Proud — of Mount Rainier’s wolverine population.

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Hilde at her 103rd birthday party. Photo by Alex Bruell.
Lessons from Hilde, who fled Nazi Germany for...
By Alex Bruell • December 9, 2022 1:30 pm

Here’s a few things my great-aunt would have liked you to know.

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The word of the day is “slush” from the Federal Way Mirror office in Federal Way, overlooking South 336th Street on Nov. 29, 2022. Photo by Alex Bruell/the Mirror
Slushy snow signals start of winter weather
By Alex Bruell • November 29, 2022 12:30 pm

Plus, a wind advisory is in effect the night of Nov. 29

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Challenger Holly Stanton and her opponent Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-31, Rep. Eric Robertson, R-31, and challenger Chris Vance and his opponent, Sen. Phil Fortunato.
Fortunato, Robertson, Stokesbary lead in 31st District
By Alex Bruell • November 8, 2022 8:15 pm

Results are still pouring in, but voters in Washington’s 31st District have likely re-elected their three Republican legislators.

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This letter from the ACLU appeared in the Federal Way Mirror and other newspapers in King County this month. Photo by Alex Bruell.
ACLU responds to South Sound mayors on public...
By Alex Bruell • October 20, 2022 4:37 pm

An array of community organizations, service providers and public defender associations, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), released a…

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The Washington State Department of Transportation used this image in an online open house to show the approximate location that a “King County East” airport would be considered. The image reflects the general area the report considered and is not an exact snapshot of the hypothetical airport’s geographic footprint.
King County SE airport draws criticism from local...
By Alex Bruell • September 19, 2022 1:30 pm

A full copy of the letter is attached to this story.

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Chris Vance, left, will challenge incumbent Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-31st District, in November. Courtesy photos.
31st District: Fortunato and Vance spar on abortion,...
By Alex Bruell • September 16, 2022 5:30 am

Candidates are vying for the Senate seat of Washington’s 31st District, which includes Auburn, Sumner, Bonney Lake, Buckley and Enumclaw.

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Behind the Howard Hanson Dam lies around 100 miles of prime fish-spawning habitat.
Tribes, legislators, local leaders celebrate revival of Howard...
By Alex Bruell • September 10, 2022 11:30 am

Congressmembers, Tribal leaders and dozens more local leaders gathered at the Howard Hanson Dam to celebrate the revival of the…

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Photos by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing
Hiking at Mt. Rainier: This summer, visit a...
By Alex Bruell • August 18, 2022 3:35 pm

If you’ve never visited the Paradise area of Mt. Rainier, there’s still time this summer to correct that grievous error.

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Kim Schrier (D) and Matt Larkin (R) will face off this November for Washington’s 8th Congressional District.
Larkin will face Schrier for Congress this November
By Alex Bruell • August 2, 2022 8:45 pm

A photo finish between Reagan Dunn and Matt Larkin has turned toward the latter.

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Chris Vance, left, plans to challenge Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-31st District, during the 2022 election. Courtesy photos
Chris Vance, Holly Stanton will likely challenge incumbents...
By Alex Bruell • August 2, 2022 8:30 pm

Chris Vance, Holly Stanton will challenge incumbents in District 31 races

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Eastside Fire and Rescue responds to a large brush fire July 25 on Interstate 90 near High Point Way east of Issaquah. Courtesy photo
County sets plan to reduce wildfire risk in...
By Alex Bruell • July 28, 2022 3:20 pm

Communities like the Enumclaw Plateau, Issaquah and the Snoqualmie Valley will need a blend of strategies to face growing wildfire…

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Families splash and play in the water at at Federal Way’s Town Square Park to cool off from a previous heatwave in the region. (Sound Publishing file photo)
Heatwave means mid-90s temperatures all week in Puget...
By Alex Bruell • July 25, 2022 10:00 am

Another heatwave is on its way toward the greater Seattle area, with temperatures in the mid-90s likely throughout the week…

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Chris Vance, left, plans to challenge Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-31st District, during the 2022 election. Courtesy photos
Primary election: Candidates for Washington’s 31st Legislative District
By Alex Bruell • July 18, 2022 4:57 pm

Here are the candidates running in the 2022 primary election for the 31st Legislative District, which includes Enumclaw, Buckley, Auburn,…

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From left to right, starting from the top row then moving to the bottom: Emet Ward, Kim Schrier, Reagan Dunn, Matt Larkin, Dave Chapman, Ryan Dean Burkett, Justin Greywolf, Keith Arnold, Patrick Dillon, Jesse Jensen and Scott Stephenson are all candidates for U.S. Representative for Washington’s 8th Congressional District this year. Photos submitted by candidates or taken from their campaign websites or other materials.
Primary election: Schrier faces multiple challengers in 8th...
By Alex Bruell • July 18, 2022 4:40 pm

The top two finishers in this hotly contested race will advance to the Nov. 8 general election.

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