News
Auburn reviews state financing for downtown projects
If you have ever enjoyed the South Division Street Promenade in downtown Auburn, you have benefited from a…
Wire Service
Opinion
The unforgettable power of love and kindness | Whale’s Tales
As C.S. Lewis wrote in his book “The Great Divorce,” a man or woman who lives a life…
News
Auburn police will assist Renton during World Cup
As most people know by now, soccer fan enthusiasm for their teams has been known to boil over…
Northwest
As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense
When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal…
Northwest
State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington
Would keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property.
Sports
Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner
With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Feb. 5 with the league’s commissioner…
News
Residential fire in Auburn | Fire blotter
Between Jan. 26 and Feb. 1, Valley Regional Fire Authority firefighters responded to the following calls for service,…
News
Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’ campaign
Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving
Northwest
State Senate approves lower drunk driving limit
The bill drops it to 0.05% from 0.08%; still needs House approval
Northwest
Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’
OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown condemned the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs…
Northwest
What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session
With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and…
News
Fire blotter: Man falls in deep well of standing water
From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.
Northwest
New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan. 1
Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.
