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    Articles by Bailey Josie
    I-405 through Renton will be closed throughout the weekend, beginning Friday, Sept. 13 and ending early Monday, Sept. 15. Courtesy of WSDOT.
    Major weekend traffic: I-405 in Renton closed late...
    By Bailey Josie • September 9, 2024 1:11 pm

    Southbound I-405 will be closed the entire weekend, while northbound will only be for a few hours early Sunday morning.

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    In an effort to strengthen King County’s cultural sector and increasing public access to arts, heritage, science, public art and historic preservation education and experiences, 4Culture and Doors Open will bring funding to local non-profit organizations in 2025 and beyond. Susan Point. “Northwind Fishing Weir Legend”, 1997. Carved and painted cedar with cast concrete. Green River Trail, Tukwila, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com
    Doors Open brings millions of dollars to arts...
    By Bailey Josie • September 2, 2024 1:30 pm

    With a minimum of 25% of funding to go to areas outside of Seattle, Doors Open will strengthen public acces to art, heritage, science and historic preservation.

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    9th Congressional District Rep. Adam Smith, 8th Congressional District Rep. Kim Schrier, 1st Congressional District Rep. Suzan DelBene and U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell are among Democrats from Washington state who support President Joe Biden’s decision to stop his re-election campaign. Courtesy photos
    WA Democrat leaders ‘applaud’ Biden for dropping out...
    By Bailey Josie • July 22, 2024 12:30 pm

    Smith, Schrier, DelBene and Cantwell released statements in support of President Biden’s Sunday decision to no longer seek re-election.

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    Summer Passports can be found at all 12 participating women-owned businesses. Courtesy photo.
    12 local women-owned businesses launch summer passport program
    By Bailey Josie • July 10, 2024 8:11 pm

    In an initiative to boost small businesses in Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond, shoppers and patrons of each women-owned business will be eligible to receive weekly raffle prizes.

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    U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities in King County. File photo
    Congressman Smith weighs in on Supreme Court and...
    By Bailey Josie • July 8, 2024 3:14 pm

    U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents Renton, Mercer Island, Tukwila, Des Moines, Federal Way and parts of Seattle, Bellevue, Kent and Auburn.

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    Gov. Inslee announces the $45 million EV rebate program on April 23. Courtesy image
    Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases
    By Bailey Josie • April 30, 2024 3:12 pm

    Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.

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    Speakers at the Valley Comm/Crisis Connections press conference on April 16. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Help is 3 numbers away: Crisis 911-988-211 services...
    By Bailey Josie • April 23, 2024 12:00 pm

    “Through the Valley Comm 911/Crisis Connections partnership, we will help thousands more South King County community members get through what they’re going through.”

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    Sixty-one orange traffic barrels were set up April 2, 2024, on the WSDOT front lawn in Olympia. Each cone represents a fallen WSDOT employee killed on the job since 1950 - many in active work zones. The visual display is meant to remind everyone of the importance of slowing down in work zones. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.
    WSDOT: Slow down for Work Zone Awareness Week
    By Bailey Josie • April 15, 2024 12:27 pm

    The number of fatal crashes in marked work zones had doubled in 2023 when compared to the previous year.

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    Comic book collection is still a staple of Emerald City Comic Con. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Fandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con
    By Bailey Josie • March 4, 2024 3:25 pm

    Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.

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    Voiceover actor Kat Cressida will visit Auburn at Unlock the Con on Feb. 17-18 for meet and greets, an exclusive dinner with a Q&A panel and a Sunday “Brunch with the Bride.” (Courtesy photo)
    Disney voice actor Kat Cressida to host meet...
    By Bailey Josie • February 6, 2024 12:15 pm

    Tickets are available for this two-day fandom event at the Outlet Collection’s Unlock the Con on Feb. 17 and 18.

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    The Seattle Dykes on Bikes at the 2023 Making Strides of Seattle breast cancer walk. Courtesy photo.
    Lesbian motorcycle club offers community and security
    By Bailey Josie • January 2, 2024 1:50 pm

    Membership continues to grow for the first Washington state chapter of Dykes on Bikes.

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    Members of the Valley Medical Oncology department pose with one of the chairs from the Infusion Center. Each chair costs $6,000. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Valley Medical Cancer Center construction to begin in...
    By Bailey Josie • December 18, 2023 3:50 pm

    A “skybreaking” ceremony at the future site of the Valley Medical Cancer Center explored the need for a large and inclusive facility for cancer patients throughout South King County.

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    “O Christmas Tea” will tour Washington state, Oregon and British Columbia for the holiday season. Courtesy photo
    “O Christmas Tea” brings British humor to King...
    By Bailey Josie • November 7, 2023 10:10 am

    On its latest tour, this Canadian-based holiday comedy show will play in Renton, Auburn and Federal Way.

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    Maynard James Keenan sings “Fear Inoculum” from Tool’s 2019 album of the same name. (Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)
    “Beyond this flesh”: Prog-rock immortals Tool play the...
    By Bailey Josie • October 25, 2023 3:46 pm

    Tool is a band that prefers to let their music and their esoteric and sometimes disturbing visuals speak for them, and this sets them apart from other live rock and metal bands.

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    Kandi and Mark Dondrill of Green Apple Alpacas. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Green Apple Alpacas is the wool-timate destination for...
    By Bailey Josie • October 22, 2023 7:30 am

    Since the farm started up three years ago, it has become popular enough to be a runner-up for this year’s “Best Family Entertainment” category for the Best of Auburn.

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    Cow & Cod near Downtown Auburn serves specialty hamburgers, fish and chips, crinkle French fries, milkshakes and more. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    A family tradition: Cow & Cod delivers on...
    By Bailey Josie • October 21, 2023 7:30 am

    Cow & Cod has officially placed #1 in the “Best Lunch” and “Best French Fries” categories for Best of Auburn 2023.

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    Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
June Paik (left) and her employees at Master Hair Care can work with clients for hours to find the perfect wig or hair piece.
    Master Hair Care offers quality wigs, warm service...
    By Bailey Josie • October 8, 2023 7:30 am

    This woman-owned small business is one of the most recommended in the area for people experiencing hair loss.

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The STEM Girls!!! are one of seven American regional winners for their app “MyChoiceHousing.” From left to right: Aditi Juluri, Isabel Xu, Hasini Juluri, Cynthia Xu.
    Girls design award-winning app to help out-of-state abortion...
    By Bailey Josie • September 3, 2023 7:30 am

    “We’re lucky to live in a state where abortion is legal and we had an opportunity to help others.”

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    The detour will be used during the second weekend of September 2023, after a similar closure a month earlier. Image courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.
    I-405 from Bellevue-Renton will be closed for Sept....
    By Bailey Josie • August 28, 2023 10:20 am

    From Coal Creek Parkway in Bellevue to Sunset Boulevard in Renton, I-405 will be closed for 55 hours, starting at 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8.

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    Housing costs, homelessness among top issues in WA,...
    By Bailey Josie • January 16, 2023 12:45 pm

    Statewide, a majority of respondents to Department of Commerce survey agree that rent prices are too high and it costs too much to buy a home.

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