Protesters hold signs advocating a veto on Senate Bill 5395 earlier this year. WNPA News Service

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Sex education in schools: What Referendum 90 is and what it isn’t

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

In-paper debate, week 3: Stokesbary, Young on police accountability, state parks

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In-paper debate, week 3: Stokesbary, Young on police accountability, state parks

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

In-paper debate, week 2: Leg. District 31 candidate rebuttals

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In-paper debate, week 2: Leg. District 31 candidate rebuttals

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

In-paper debate: Meet your Legislative District 31 preliminary winners

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In-paper debate: Meet your Legislative District 31 preliminary winners

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

Owner of proposed Enumclaw Recycling Center ordered to close Auburn location

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Owner of proposed Enumclaw Recycling Center ordered to close Auburn location

King County has been trying to shutter the Buckley Recycle Center for nearly 15 years, and claims the…

Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19

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Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19

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

New dashboard shows how far along King County is to meeting Phase II metrics

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New dashboard shows how far along King County is to meeting Phase II metrics

The county has met more than half its goals, but the ones it hasn’t met are critical in…

Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating governor’s orders

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Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating governor’s orders

The fine is nearly $10,000.

Republicans file lawsuit over Inslee’s emergency: ‘Facts, and the science, are clear’

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Republicans file lawsuit over Inslee’s emergency: ‘Facts, and the science, are clear’

Lawsuit says state has violated Constitutional rights of citizens.

Don’t avoid the emergency department in a crisis

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Don’t avoid the emergency department in a crisis

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

COVID-19 cancelled the King County Fair

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COVID-19 cancelled the King County Fair

The fair has an estimated $5 million impact on the local economy and accounts for a majority of…

Local writer designs book for parents, children to read out loud, play together

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Local writer designs book for parents, children to read out loud, play together

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

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/

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Blood drives cancelled through June; new “pop-up” sites being organized

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

New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities

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New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities

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

KCLS to remain closed, but offers online poetry contest, Día celebration

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KCLS to remain closed, but offers online poetry contest, Día celebration

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

Dentist checking patient’s teeth. Sound Publishing file photo

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Dental foundation serves Medicaid patients through COVID-19

The Arcora Foundation is also attempting to expand its urgent care database, allowing those with different insurances to…

Unemployment claims continue to climb

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Unemployment claims continue to climb

For the week of March 22-28, claims have reached more than 181,000.

Enumclaw Rehab center a hotbed for coronavirus

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Enumclaw Rehab center a hotbed for coronavirus

Ten clients and two employees have tested positive for COVID-19.

The 2020 census form will look very similar to this sample document. Image courtesy U.S. Census Bureau

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Don’t forget to take the census

Due to the coronavirus, the deadline for responding to the census is Aug. 14, 2020.

Fighting the coronavirus, 100 masks at a time

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Fighting the coronavirus, 100 masks at a time

In the early 1930s, Dorothy Lucille used whatever she had on hand to patch and mend her family’s…