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    Articles by Ray Miller-Still
    An Axon body-worn police camera; not necessarily the cameras King County Sheriff’s Office will use. Photo courtesy Axon
    Rep. Schrier secures $2 million for King County...
    By Ray Miller-Still • December 28, 2022 12:11 pm

    The money will be split between expanding the office’s Crisis Response Team and deploying body cameras.

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    King County’s Proposition No. 1, which aimed to lift a conservation levy to its fill 6.25 cents, is currently passing with 67.60% of the vote.
    Elections: King County’s charter amendment, Prop No. 1...
    By Ray Miller-Still • November 8, 2022 8:10 pm

    Voters decide on conservation levy and changing election years.

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    The newly-renamed Kiya Lake, located on Mt. Rainier’s Wonderland Trail. Photo courtesy of Rich Border
    Government renames lake on Mount Rainier
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 15, 2022 5:00 am

    The newly-renamed Kiya Lake means “Grandmother” in the language of the Puyallup Tribe.

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    A map of various Land Conservation Initiative projects in King County. Dark blue spots represent natural lands; light blue, rivers; green, forests; pink, urban green space; purple, regional trails; and yellow, farmland. Map courtesy King County
    Two King County proposals up for a vote...
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 14, 2022 5:30 am

    One will switch some odd-year elections to even years; another is a conservation levy lid lift.

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    Luke, Sarah, Remi, and Ryker Lenihan in front of their new home. Contributed photo
    Auburn roofing company gives free roof to Enumclaw...
    By Ray Miller-Still • March 30, 2021 9:51 am

    The Lenihan’s home needed far more repair work done than they originally supposed — or could afford.

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    Representative Drew Stokesbary (R-Auburn) and Eric Robertson are handily winning their legislative district races.
    Stokesbary, Robertson ready to lead Legislative District 31
    By Ray Miller-Still • November 4, 2020 12:00 pm

    Meet who is likely to be your new (and returning) legislative representatives.

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    The first part of Cascadia Paranormal Investigation's exploration of the Black Diamond Cemetery involved trying to find all the non-paranormal explanations for the phenomenon some people have reported at the site before sitting down with their arsenal of electronics to find any evidence of ghosts or spirits. Their investigation led founder Kyle Richmond to the resting place of Dr. Howard Botts and his wife, Phrania. Photos by Ray Miller-Still
    Washington’s most haunted: Ghost hunters head to Black...
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 30, 2020 12:50 pm

    Cascadia Paranormal Investigations is a new research group.

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    Protesters hold signs advocating a veto on Senate Bill 5395 earlier this year. WNPA News Service
    Sex education in schools: What Referendum 90 is...
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 3, 2020 7:30 am

    Washington voters will decide fate of controversial bill in the Nov. 3 general election.

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    In-paper debate, week 3: Stokesbary, Young on police accountability, state parks
    In-paper debate, week 3: Stokesbary, Young on police...
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 25, 2020 12:46 pm

    This is part three of a debate between incumbent Drew Stokesbary and challenger Katie Young.

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    In-paper debate, week 2: Leg. District 31 candidate rebuttals
    In-paper debate, week 2: Leg. District 31 candidate...
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 21, 2020 12:30 pm

    This is part two of a debate between incumbent Drew Stokesbary and challenger Katie Young.

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    In-paper debate: Meet your Legislative District 31 preliminary winners
    In-paper debate: Meet your Legislative District 31 preliminary...
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 9, 2020 3:25 pm

    This is part one of a debate between incumbent Drew Stokesbary and challenger Katie Young.

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    Owner of proposed Enumclaw Recycling Center ordered to close Auburn location
    Owner of proposed Enumclaw Recycling Center ordered to...
    By Ray Miller-Still • July 10, 2020 3:50 pm

    King County has been trying to shutter the Buckley Recycle Center for nearly 15 years, and claims the lack of progress at the Enumclaw site shows the owner has little interest in complying with county regulations.

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    Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19
    Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during...
    By Ray Miller-Still • June 9, 2020 12:05 pm

    Poison exposures from the misuse of chemicals spiked 53 percent in the early days of the pandemic.

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    New dashboard shows how far along King County is to meeting Phase II metrics
    New dashboard shows how far along King County...
    By Ray Miller-Still • May 28, 2020 2:25 pm

    The county has met more than half its goals, but the ones it hasn’t met are critical in determining how many people are still being infected, and how quickly people are being tested.

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    Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating governor’s orders
    Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating...
    By Ray Miller-Still • May 27, 2020 1:00 pm

    The fine is nearly $10,000.

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    Republicans file lawsuit over Inslee’s emergency: ‘Facts, and the science, are clear’
    Republicans file lawsuit over Inslee’s emergency: ‘Facts, and...
    By Ray Miller-Still • May 23, 2020 1:30 am

    Lawsuit says state has violated Constitutional rights of citizens.

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    Don’t avoid the emergency department in a crisis
    Don’t avoid the emergency department in a crisis
    By Ray Miller-Still • May 19, 2020 1:20 pm

    ED volumes across the state are falling, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t getting sick or hurt.

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    COVID-19 cancelled the King County Fair
    COVID-19 cancelled the King County Fair
    By Ray Miller-Still • May 18, 2020 2:40 pm

    The fair has an estimated $5 million impact on the local economy and accounts for a majority of the Expo Center’s operating funds.

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    Local writer designs book for parents, children to read out loud, play together
    Local writer designs book for parents, children to...
    By Ray Miller-Still • May 12, 2020 3:17 pm

    “Let’s Play Pretend…” came about when Maple Valley’s Scott Field was traveling away from his family

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    A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo: https://www.redmond-reporter.com/news/bloodworks-northwest-reports-drop-in-blood-donations-following-coronavirus-outbreak/
    Blood drives cancelled through June; new “pop-up” sites...
    By Ray Miller-Still • May 12, 2020 9:00 am

    Social distancing has led to at least a temporary suspension of mobile blood drives.

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    New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities
    New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care...
    By Ray Miller-Still • May 8, 2020 2:30 pm

    The dashboard shows which facilities have reported the most deaths, as well as what symptoms and co-morbidities patients reported.

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    KCLS to remain closed, but offers online poetry contest, Día celebration
    KCLS to remain closed, but offers online poetry...
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 14, 2020 1:30 am

    Despite library buildings being off-limits, the library system has many virtual programs planned for the spring. Image courtesy King County Library System

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    Dentist checking patient’s teeth. Sound Publishing file photo
    Dental foundation serves Medicaid patients through COVID-19
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 3, 2020 7:30 am

    The Arcora Foundation is also attempting to expand its urgent care database, allowing those with different insurances to use its services during the outbreak.

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